PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LooneyBin Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Bambaleo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsik comes into the arena with I Ain't Goin' Out Like That blaring out of the sound system. LooneyBin Datsik has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Datsik
vs
Bambaleo

199 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Heroic Combat Gear
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LooneyBin Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Bambaleo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik checks a leg kick nicely.
Datsik misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Datsik.
Datsik lands with a straight right. Bambaleo didn't see that one coming.
Bambaleo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Datsik.
Datsik lands a glancing blow to the side of Bambaleo's head.
Datsik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bambaleo's sensitive parts.
Datsik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bambaleo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bambaleo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Datsik.
Bambaleo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bambaleo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Datsik will feel that in the morning.
Datsik throws a jab but it's blocked by Bambaleo.
Bambaleo misses the shot to the body.
Datsik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bambaleo as he jumps to the side.
Bambaleo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Datsik there.
Datsik keeps the fight on the outside.
Datsik misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bambaleo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bambaleo misses with a body shot.
Bambaleo misses with a leg kick.
Bambaleo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Datsik throws out the jab.
Bambaleo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Datsik lands a right hook to the body.
Bambaleo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Datsik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bambaleo throws a hook but Datsik blocks it.
Datsik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Bambaleo has closed the distance and engaged Datsik in a clinch.
Datsik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Datsik wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Datsik.
Bambaleo stalling the fight.
Bambaleo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bambaleo throws an elbow but it misses.
Datsik throws an elbow but it misses.
Datsik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Datsik tries to throw a body punch but Bambaleo avoids it by throwing Datsik back against the cage.
Bambaleo blocks an elbow strike from Datsik.
Bambaleo is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bambaleo throws an elbow but misses.
Bambaleo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Datsik.
Bambaleo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Datsik is trying to push Bambaleo away but Bambaleo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Datsik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bambaleo blocks the elbow strike.
Bambaleo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Datsik missing with knees to the body.
Bambaleo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Datsik is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik tries to break free but Bambaleo pushes him back against the cage.
Datsik avoiding damage as Bambaleo throws knees to the body.
Datsik lands a knee to the head.
Datsik avoids the elbow strike from Bambaleo, against the cage.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Bambaleo.
Datsik dodges an elbow strike from Bambaleo.
Datsik pushes off an throws an elbow but Bambaleo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Datsik blocks an elbow strike from Bambaleo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Datsik misses with a knee strike.
Bambaleo tries to stall but Datsik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bambaleo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Datsik trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bambaleo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Datsik blocks it with crossed arms.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bambaleo looking to throw knees to the head but Datsik is blocking nicely.
Bambaleo misses with an elbow strike.
Datsik avoids a wild elbow strike from Bambaleo.
Datsik wants to break free but Bambaleo has control.
Bambaleo lands an elbow that stopped Datsik in his tracks for a moment.
Datsik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bambaleo landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Datsik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bambaleo lands an elbow just above Datsik 's eye.
Bambaleo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Datsik is breathing heavily.
Bambaleo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Datsik is keeping busy.
Datsik is trying to break the clinch but Bambaleo is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bambaleo seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Bambaleo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Datsik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Bambaleo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bambaleo drops his hands momentarily and Datsik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Datsik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bambaleo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bambaleo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bambaleo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bambaleo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bambaleo manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Datsik.
A low kick from Bambaleo is predictable there
and Datsik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Bambaleo misses its intended target.
Datsik lands a jab to Bambaleo's midsection.

Bambaleo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Datsik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bambaleo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Datsik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bambaleo's brow.
Bambaleo tries to land a knee to the head but Datsik blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambaleo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bambaleo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Datsik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bambaleo's brow.

Datsik breaks the clinch.
Bambaleo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bambaleo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LooneyBin Datsik is winning the standup battle so far.
Datsik checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bambaleo.

Datsik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Datsik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bambaleo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Bambaleo has hold of Datsik's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Datsik manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bambaleo.
Bambaleo wants to control the pace but Datsik is squirming around nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik is looking to improve his position but Bambaleo isn't that keen on the idea.
Bambaleo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Datsik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bambaleo trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik working to try and regain half guard.
Bambaleo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Datsik is looking to get to half guard.
Bambaleo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Datsik wants to control but Bambaleo is having none of it.
Datsik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is trying to stand up.
Datsik is squirming around, avoiding Bambaleo's attempts to control the action.
Bambaleo avoids the attempt from Datsik to control.
Datsik is squirming around, avoiding Bambaleo's attempts to control the action.
Datsik is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bambaleo wants to finish this one by submission but Datsik is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bambaleo.
Datsik is squirming around, avoiding Bambaleo's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that LooneyBin Datsik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Datsik throws the kick towards the body but Bambaleo avoids it.

Bambaleo rushes Datsik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Datsik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bambaleo is trying to stall.
Datsik managing to block the knees to the body from Bambaleo.
Bambaleo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Datsik throws an elbow that misses.
Bambaleo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Datsik pushes off an throws an elbow but Bambaleo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bambaleo misses with an elbow over the top.
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bambaleo is looking to control Datsik's arms but Datsik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bambaleo has his back to the cage.
Bambaleo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Datsik blocks an elbow strike from Bambaleo.
Bambaleo connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambaleo blocks an uppercut.
Datsik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Datsik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bambaleo trying to stall but Datsik improves his position.
Bambaleo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bambaleo trying to land knees to the body.
Bambaleo misses with an elbow strike.
Bambaleo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bambaleo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bambaleo tries to land knees in the clinch but Datsik avoids the damage to the body.
Bambaleo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Datsik avoids it.
Leo Bambaleo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bambaleo lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Datsik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bambaleo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Datsik.
Datsik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees 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!

Datsik manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bambaleo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Datsik dips to his left and cracks Bambaleo with an uppercut!
Datsik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Datsik scores with a shot to the body.
Datsik lands a jab.
Datsik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bambaleo in his tracks.
Datsik is looking to slow Bambaleo down with leg kicks.
Datsik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bambaleo misses with a double jab.
Datsik catches Bambaleo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Datsik connects with a leg kick. Bambaleo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Datsik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bambaleo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Datsik feints and then cracks Bambaleo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bambaleo down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik takes one to the chin there.
Bambaleo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Bambaleo misses the target.
Bambaleo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Datsik.
Datsik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bambaleo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bambaleo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Bambaleo rushes Datsik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bambaleo misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bambaleo throws an elbow but misses.
Datsik trying to land knees to the body.
Datsik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bambaleo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Datsik.
Bambaleo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Datsik breaks from the clinch.

Bambaleo moves into the clinch.
Bambaleo misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Datsik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Datsik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bambaleo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Datsik jabs Bambaleo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bambaleo tries to clinch up but Datsik circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bambaleo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik throws a body punch but Bambaleo moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Datsik.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to LooneyBin Datsik.
I think Datsik 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... LooneyBin Datsik!
LooneyBin Datsik gave a mention to Heroic Combat Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).