PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Michael Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and x I You x (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). x I You x will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Michael Batista
vs
I You x

198 cm
25
290 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Michael Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, x I You x!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista throws a combination but it was largely blocked by You x.
Batista keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
You x tries for a takedown but Batista sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
You x shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batista sprawls well. Batista wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. You x gets slowly back to his feet.
David Michael Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of x I You x.

You x shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Batista manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Batista wants to stand and escape but You x is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You x stopping the sweep attempt from Batista.
You x looking to pass the guard.
You x trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
You x being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You x slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

You x is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Batista is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Batista is not content to let You x control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You x might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Batista kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Batista knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for You x on the ground.

You x tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four 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.

You x wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Batista, who protects the arm well.
You x trying to control the position but Batista is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

x I You x dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Horrible takedown by You x or perhaps it was just good defense by Batista which made him look bad.
Batista slaps away a takedown attempt from You x, before circling back to the center of the mat.
David Michael Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
You x changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Batista tries to avoid it but You x manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Batista to the ground. Batista escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David Michael Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of x I You x.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You x closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batista circles away.
You x shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batista but Batista pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batista displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from You x.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You x fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Batista leaves You x with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
You x fails with the takedown.
You x fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You x looks for a takedown but Batista sprawls well.
You x is breathing heavily.
You x fails with a takedown attempt.
Batista connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batista with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
x I You x seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt You x.
Nice takedown defense from Batista. No joy for You x on that attempt.
Batista lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batista scores with a punch to the head.
Batista lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Batista throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batista cracks the inside of You x's front leg.
David Michael Batista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batista goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like x I You x has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batista.
You x walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
You x gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batista lands a nice looking body shot.
You x takes a body punch but keeps moving.
You x stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batista.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You x changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Batista tries to avoid it but You x manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Batista to the ground. Batista escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
You x closes the distance and clinches up with Batista, looking for a takedown. You x pushes Batista against the cage but Batista circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Michael Batista dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on x I You x's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Batista connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed You x momentarily.
Batista misses with a wild combination.
Batista leaves You x with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You x throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batista's waist but Batista gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing You x off to one side.
Batista is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that You x can do to turn this around?
You x shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batista pinned against the cage. Batista gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
David Michael Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of x I You x.
Batista throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
You x takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Batista drops You x with a beautiful combination! You x stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Batista is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batista scores with a leg kick.
Batista lands a nice looking body shot.
Batista lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batista chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista thuds his right hand into You x's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Batista misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batista scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Batista stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batista wants it to stay on the feet.
You x takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Batista fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Batista throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
You x closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batista circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Batista tenderised You x's leg. You x is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Batista there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Batista scores with a one two! You x had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That has opened up x I You x's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista connects with a solid leg kick.

Batista cracks You x with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Batista has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning You x to stand back up!
You x slips a jab and a cross from Batista.
You x tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batista swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Batista there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No luck with that takedown attempt from You x.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batista. That's going to slow You x down.
Batista lands a leg kick that knocks You x off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batista cracks the inside of You x's front leg.
Batista scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Michael 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:26

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