PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TIAGO VALERIO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Batista
vs
VALERIO

185 cm
19
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 6 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TIAGO VALERIO!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VALERIO throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batista avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
VALERIO tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batista swats him away and circles back towards the center.
VALERIO connects with a solid leg kick.
Batista is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batista keeps the fight on the outside.
VALERIO moves in looking to clinch but Batista pushes him off.

VALERIO instigates a clinch.
Batista could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee calls for VALERIO to work.
VALERIO tries to land a knee to the head but Batista blocks with his arms.
VALERIO holding his opponent close, against the cage.
VALERIO with an attempt at a knee that misses.
VALERIO misses with a knee to the head.
VALERIO with an attempt at a knee that misses.
VALERIO manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
VALERIO is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
VALERIO looking to throw knees to the head but Batista is blocking nicely.
VALERIO trying to stall but Batista improves his position.
VALERIO looking to throw knees to the head but Batista is blocking nicely.
Batista misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from VALERIO.
VALERIO with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VALERIO throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Batista blocks it with crossed arms.
VALERIO avoids a wild elbow strike from Batista.
Batista looking to stall.
Batista wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but VALERIO has him pressed against the cage.
Batista avoids the elbow strike from VALERIO, against the cage.
Batista wants to break the clinch but can't.
VALERIO with an attempt at a knee that misses.

VALERIO manages to pull guard.
VALERIO lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Batista!
VALERIO looking to control and managing it successfully.

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.
VALERIO trying to control but Batista is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista just holding on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VALERIO takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TIAGO VALERIO dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

VALERIO tries to clinch there but Batista circles away.
TIAGO VALERIO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Batista.
VALERIO takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like TIAGO VALERIO has been cut.
TIAGO VALERIO seems to be getting the better of the standup.
VALERIO tries to clinch there but Batista circles away.
Batista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
VALERIO takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Batista throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batista throws a quick head kick that skims the top of VALERIO's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Batista.
VALERIO moves in looking to clinch but Batista pushes him off.
VALERIO tries to clinch up but Batista circles away and keeps his distance.
VALERIO tries to clinch there but Batista circles away.
Batista misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! VALERIO crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Batista - the referee stops the clock and VALERIO gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Batista. VALERIO manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
VALERIO moves in looking to clinch but Batista pushes him off.
VALERIO fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
VALERIO is breathing heavily.
Batista lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista throws a head kick that misses.
Batista moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Batista throws a head kick that half lands.

VALERIO is rocked!
Batista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
VALERIO is still on wobbly legs! Can Batista finish him?
Batista throws a sloppy head kick and VALERIO moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Batista.
VALERIO blocks a head kick by Batista.
Both fighters circling a little - Batista finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Batista.
Batista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Batista.
Batista throws a head kick but VALERIO moves out of range.
Batista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
VALERIO seems to have recovered his senses.
Batista misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VALERIO is looking to clinch.
Batista pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
VALERIO tries to clinch but Batista is having none of it.
David Batista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batista tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for VALERIO, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Batista here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Batista avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batista thows a body kick. VALERIO tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Batista lands with a kick to the temple. VALERIO shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Batista scores with a kick to the midsection.
VALERIO fails to land the takedown.
VALERIO tries to close the distance and clinch but Batista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batista tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VALERIO wants to clinch.
Batista throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batista avoids a kick to the body.
VALERIO blocks a head kick by Batista.
Batista throws a head kick that misses.
Batista keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from VALERIO is defended easily by Batista.
David Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TIAGO VALERIO.
VALERIO takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Batista throws a head kick that misses.
VALERIO is looking to clinch.
Batista delivers a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
VALERIO avoids the head kick by Batista.
VALERIO tries to clinch but Batista moves out of range.
VALERIO takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
VALERIO tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batista paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batista throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by VALERIO.
VALERIO lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batista circles away quickly and effectively.
VALERIO avoids the head kick by Batista.
VALERIO throws a lazy body kick
and Batista counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. VALERIO is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Batista throws a head kick that misses.
VALERIO tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batista misses with a head kick.
VALERIO doesn't manage to clinch there - Batista circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batista throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
VALERIO blocks a head kick by Batista.
VALERIO swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Batista dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TIAGO VALERIO's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Batista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batista pushes VALERIO away with a front kick.
Batista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

VALERIO drives through and clinches with Batista against the cage.
Batista tried to land a shot to the body but connects with VALERIO's elbow.
Batista prevents VALERIO from breaking the clinch.

VALERIO escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
VALERIO avoids the head kick by Batista.

VALERIO forces Batista back against the cage and clinches.
VALERIO tries to pull guard but Batista holds him up against the cage and eventually VALERIO drops back down to his feet.
Batista lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
VALERIO wants to break free but Batista has control.
VALERIO is trying to break the clinch but Batista is controlling him.

Batista pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
VALERIO takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batista throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batista.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VALERIO shoots in for a takedown but Batista shows good takedown defense.
Batista lands a high kick!
Batista lands a head kick. VALERIO smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Batista displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from VALERIO.
David Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TIAGO VALERIO.
Batista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batista moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
VALERIO has his takedown stuffed
and Batista counters with a leg kick.
VALERIO tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
VALERIO avoids the head kick by Batista.
VALERIO has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Batista.
Batista throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Batista.
Batista leaves VALERIO with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
VALERIO tries to close the distance and clinch but Batista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VALERIO avoids the head kick by Batista.
VALERIO tries to clinch up but Batista circles away and keeps his distance.
Batista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
VALERIO shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batista pinned against the cage. Batista gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Batista looks to score with a jab to the body but VALERIO is just out of range.
VALERIO wants to clinch up but Batista keeps it at a distance.
VALERIO blocks a head kick by Batista.
VALERIO is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batista connects with a high kick.
Batista throws a head kick that VALERIO semi-blocks.
A head kick from Batista lands but VALERIO takes it in his stride.
Batista misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VALERIO tries to clinch but Batista moves out of range.
VALERIO fails in his attempt to clinch.
Batista lands a high kick!
VALERIO avoids the head kick by Batista.
VALERIO tries to clinch but Batista is having none of it.
VALERIO avoids the head kick by Batista.
VALERIO wants to clinch but Batista slips to the side
and Batista counters with a nice kick to the body.
VALERIO blocks a head kick by Batista.
Batista pulls out of a head kick attempt.
VALERIO tries to clinch but Batista moves out of range.
VALERIO tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batista paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batista throws a quick head kick that skims the top of VALERIO's head.
VALERIO throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
VALERIO tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Batista counters with a head kick. That will keep VALERIO thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
VALERIO tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batista swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batista bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Batista!
Batista throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
VALERIO wants to clinch but Batista slips to the side
and Batista counters with a big head kick but VALERIO shrugs it off.
VALERIO throws a leg kick
and Batista counters with a big head kick but VALERIO shrugs it off.
Batista throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
VALERIO chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batista can pounce on him.
VALERIO tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Batista counters with a body kick.
Batista lands a high kick!
Batista stuffs the takedown attempt from VALERIO. VALERIO gets slowly back to his feet.
Batista lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VALERIO circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Batista showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Batista has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Batista!