PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Thullstrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Batchelor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Daniel Thullstrup has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Daniel Thullstrup seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Thullstrup
vs
Batchelor

160 cm
25
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
142 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Thullstrup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Batchelor!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Thullstrup with that takedown attempt.
Thullstrup shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Batchelor as he jumps to the side.
Batchelor stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Thullstrup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batchelor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Thullstrup drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thullstrup trying to control but Batchelor is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Batchelor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Batchelor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Batchelor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Thullstrup drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thullstrup jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thullstrup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batchelor is keeping the position for now.
Thullstrup is working Batchelor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Batchelor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Batchelor looks winded!
Thullstrup fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Thullstrup manages to break the clinch.
Thullstrup misses with a head kick.
Thullstrup shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Batchelor as Thullstrup shoots in.
Batchelor stuffs the takedown attempt from Thullstrup. Thullstrup gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thullstrup shoots in looking for a takedown. Batchelor tries to sprawl out of it but Thullstrup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batchelor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thullstrup has his takedown stuffed
and Batchelor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thullstrup blocks a jab.
Batchelor scores with a nice strike.

Batchelor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thullstrup to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Batchelor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Thullstrup tries to pull guard but Batchelor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thullstrup is trying to pull guard but Batchelor has him pressed against the cage.

Thullstrup breaks from the clinch.
Batchelor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thullstrup counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Thullstrup closes the distance and pushes Batchelor back into the cage.
Thullstrup has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Batchelor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thullstrup has Batchelor pressed against the cage, preventing Batchelor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thullstrup fails to pull guard.
Batchelor is trying to break the clinch but Thullstrup has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thullstrup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batchelor throws a push kick but Thullstrup slaps the foot to one side.

Thullstrup forces Batchelor back against the cage and clinches.

Thullstrup manages to break the clinch.
Thullstrup fails with the takedown.
Batchelor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thullstrup at a distance.
Batchelor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batchelor connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thullstrup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thullstrup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Thullstrup will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thullstrup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Thullstrup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Batchelor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thullstrup is looking to clinch but Batchelor is avoiding it.

Batchelor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thullstrup to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Batchelor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thullstrup.
Thullstrup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batchelor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thullstrup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thullstrup trying to control but Batchelor is working from the bottom.
Thullstrup has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Batchelor kicks Thullstrup off and gets to his feet.
Batchelor throws a series of punches but Thullstrup moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thullstrup dives in and scores a takedown into Batchelor's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Batchelor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Thullstrup wants to take the fight to the mat but Batchelor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Thullstrup.
Thullstrup taking a breather.
Batchelor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Batchelor is trying to break the clinch but Thullstrup is controlling him.
Thullstrup has a couple of punches blocked by Batchelor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thullstrup breaks from the clinch.
Batchelor looks to land a right hand but Thullstrup moved out of range.
Thullstrup closes the distance and clinches up with Batchelor, looking for a takedown. Thullstrup pushes Batchelor against the cage but Batchelor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Thullstrup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thullstrup.
Thullstrup shoots for a double leg takedown but Batchelor sprawls well. He's pushed Thullstrup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batchelor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thullstrup fails with a takedown attempt.
Batchelor connects with a right hand. Thullstrup shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thullstrup slips a straight right by Batchelor.
Batchelor lands a jab to the nose.
Batchelor stuffs the takedown.
Batchelor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thullstrup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batchelor.
Nice defenses there by Thullstrup.
Thullstrup shoots for a takedown but Batchelor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batchelor throws a good cross that connects.
Thullstrup ducks under a wild hook from Batchelor.
Rory Batchelor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batchelor swats away the attempt to clinch by Thullstrup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thullstrup dives in for a single leg takedown but Batchelor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Batchelor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thullstrup shoots in looking for a takedown. Batchelor tries to sprawl out of it but Thullstrup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batchelor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rory Batchelor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batchelor scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thullstrup showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batchelor.
Daniel Thullstrup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thullstrup slips under a jab from Batchelor.
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 Daniel Thullstrup will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Thullstrup dives in for a single leg takedown but Batchelor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thullstrup scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thullstrup is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Batchelor is defending well.
Batchelor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Thullstrup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batchelor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thullstrup throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batchelor's waist but Batchelor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thullstrup off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Thullstrup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batchelor keeps the fight on the outside.
Thullstrup tries to close the distance and clinch but Batchelor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thullstrup fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thullstrup tries to clinch but Batchelor is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thullstrup tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batchelor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thullstrup somewhat.
Batchelor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Batchelor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Batchelor throws a solid leg kick but Thullstrup takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Batchelor.
Batchelor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Batchelor leaves Thullstrup with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Batchelor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Batchelor as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Batchelor. Those never looked like landing.
Thullstrup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batchelor but Batchelor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thullstrup uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batchelor.
Batchelor misses with a looping left.
Batchelor throws a combination that misses
and Thullstrup makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thullstrup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Batchelor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Batchelor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Batchelor misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thullstrup avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batchelor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thullstrup.
Thullstrup fails with a takedown attempt.
Thullstrup takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thullstrup darts in looking for a takedown but Batchelor gets double underhooks and turns Thullstrup into the cage.
Thullstrup tries to break the clinch but Batchelor is controlling the position.
Batchelor is looking to break free of the clinch but Thullstrup has double underhooks.
Thullstrup has Batchelor pressed against the cage, preventing Batchelor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thullstrup is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thullstrup prevents Batchelor from breaking the clinch.
Thullstrup tries to pull guard but Batchelor won't allow it.
Thullstrup is working for takedown but Batchelor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rory Batchelor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thullstrup is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Batchelor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Batchelor wants to get back to striking at distance but Thullstrup won't allow it.
Daniel Thullstrup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Thullstrup breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Batchelor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thullstrup 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Thullstrup!