PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tusse Batman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Filipino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batman comes to the cage accompanied by Battery - Metallica. The crowd seem to be enjoying Filipino's choice of entrance music: Last Resort. Keith Filipino will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Batman
vs
Filipino

150 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
151 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tusse Batman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keith Filipino!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipino looks to score with a jab to the body but Batman is just out of range.
Filipino slips a straight right by Batman.
Batman shoots in but no luck this time.
Filipino misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Filipino.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Batman shoots in for a takedown but Filipino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusse Batman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipino throws an overhand right that lands on Batman's shoulder, as Batman tries to avoid the shot.
Filipino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipino scores with a shot to the body.
Tusse Batman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipino misses the shot to the body.
Keith Filipino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batman was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipino.

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.
Batman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Filipino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batman.
Filipino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filipino. Batman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filipino looks to land a right hand but Batman moved out of range.
Batman takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipino slips under a jab.
Filipino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filipino throws a series of punches but Batman avoids them all with ease.
Batman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipino swivels and escapes.
Filipino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batman rather than just go for the knockout.
Filipino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Filipino counters with a solid body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Batman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Filipino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Filipino misses with a body shot

and Batman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Batman is working for a submission of some sort.
Batman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Filipino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keith Filipino will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Filipino slips under a jab from Batman.
Batman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batman throws a looping overhand right but Filipino ducks down to avoid it.
Batman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filipino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Filipino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Filipino checks it well.
Batman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filipino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Batman really is a fat lump.
Batman shoots for a double leg takedown but Filipino sprawls well. He's pushed Batman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

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

Batman is trying to work for a kimura but Filipino is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Batman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipino gets back to full guard.
Filipino seems keen to control Batman's posture.
Batman wants to pass the guard but Filipino is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipino pulls Batman in to control the position.
Filipino wants to stand and escape but Batman is having none of it.
Filipino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Batman trying to control but Filipino is working from the bottom.
Batman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filipino swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Batman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

Filipino stands up and beckons Batman to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Filipino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Filipino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batman fails with the takedown
and Filipino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Filipino to counter with a crisp jab.
Filipino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipino lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipino misses with a body shot.
Batman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Filipino scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Batman as he connects with a hook.
Batman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Filipino to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusse Batman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Filipino jabs at Batman's body.
Batman misses with a hook.
A combination from Batman does no damage.
Filipino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Batman with a poor takedown
and Filipino counters with a series of strikes. Batman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Filipino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filipino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Filipino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filipino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Filipino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Filipino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Batman misses with a body shot
and Filipino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Filipino thows a body shot but no joy.
Batman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Filipino's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by Filipino.
Filipino falls off balance throwing a combination

and Batman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Batman.
Filipino pulls Batman in close to his closed guard and prevents Batman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Batman stops Filipino from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Filipino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Filipino winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Filipino!