PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Batistuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batistuta comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - You've Seen The Butcher. Roberto Klinkhammer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Batistuta
vs
Klinkhammer

182 cm
29
205 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

200 cm
33
210 lbs
17 - 13 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Batistuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batistuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batistuta. That's going to slow Klinkhammer down.
Good leg kick by Batistuta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Klinkhammer slips under a jab from Batistuta.
Batistuta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batistuta attempts a counter takedown but Klinkhammer avoids it well and moves away.
That kick from Batistuta tenderised Klinkhammer's leg. Klinkhammer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klinkhammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Batistuta.
Klinkhammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batistuta takes a swing at Klinkhammer's ribcage but misses.
Batistuta lands with a nice body punch.
Batistuta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Batistuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klinkhammer! But no joy.
Batistuta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batistuta throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Klinkhammer.
Batistuta bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Batistuta misses with a hook.
Klinkhammer flicks out a counter leg kick but Batistuta steps away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta lands a nice looking body shot.
Batistuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klinkhammer.
Batistuta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klinkhammer's calf.

Batistuta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Batistuta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Klinkhammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Batistuta.
Klinkhammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batistuta.
Batistuta misses with a head shot. Klinkhammer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Batistuta postures up in Klinkhammer's guard and throws a big left but Klinkhammer blocks it.
Klinkhammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klinkhammer wants to sweep here but Batistuta controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer controlling the position.
Batistuta postures up and lands a big shot to Klinkhammer's brow.
Klinkhammer working a defensive guard here.
Batistuta is looking to work some ground and pound but Klinkhammer has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batistuta wants to control from the top but Klinkhammer keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klinkhammer is on top in guard.

Klinkhammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batistuta is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klinkhammer wants to stand but Batistuta is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta trying to keep a closed guard but Klinkhammer is proving a slippery customer.
Klinkhammer pushes down on Batistuta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Klinkhammer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Batistuta wants to hold on but Klinkhammer pushes him away.
Klinkhammer breaks from Batistuta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Batistuta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta is squirming around, avoiding Klinkhammer's attempts to control the action.
Klinkhammer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Batistuta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Klinkhammer fails to take his opponent's back.
Klinkhammer prevents Batistuta from getting the reversal.
Batistuta tries to lock up and control but Klinkhammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Batistuta tries to reverse the position but Klinkhammer maintains control.
Batistuta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Klinkhammer prevents Batistuta from improving his position.
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 Carlos Batistuta will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Klinkhammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Batistuta gets a double leg takedown into Klinkhammer's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batistuta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batistuta tries to free his leg and advance position but Klinkhammer is retaining full guard.
Klinkhammer is trying to control the position but Batistuta postures up.
Klinkhammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Klinkhammer, not yet.
Klinkhammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klinkhammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Klinkhammer prevents Batistuta from improving his position.
Roberto Klinkhammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batistuta wants to control but Klinkhammer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Batistuta is not content to let Klinkhammer control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta wants to get back to full guard.
Klinkhammer trying to control the action but Batistuta is working from the bottom.
Klinkhammer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Klinkhammer trying to pass the guard but Batistuta defending well.
Klinkhammer is looking to take a break and control but Batistuta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batistuta works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Batistuta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Batistuta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klinkhammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klinkhammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klinkhammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klinkhammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batistuta's guard.

Batistuta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klinkhammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klinkhammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klinkhammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Batistuta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klinkhammer wants to control from the top but Batistuta keeps moving.
Klinkhammer throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta controls Klinkhammer momentarily but Klinkhammer frees himself.
Klinkhammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batistuta is keeping the position for now.
Klinkhammer advances position into side control!
Batistuta gets back to half guard.
Batistuta trying to hold on to Klinkhammer's head to control him but Klinkhammer postures up.
Batistuta is looking to improve his position.
Batistuta is refusing to be controlled, as Klinkhammer sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Batistuta trying to control here.
Klinkhammer wants to free his trapped foot but Batistuta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Klinkhammer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Klinkhammer prevents Batistuta from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Klinkhammer in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klinkhammer takes one to the side of the head.
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 Carlos Batistuta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Klinkhammer throws a big shot that misses.
Carlos Batistuta is winning the standup battle so far.
Batistuta is looking to slow Klinkhammer down with leg kicks.
Klinkhammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batistuta.
Batistuta looks to throw the jab but Klinkhammer is out of range.
Batistuta moves out of range of the strikes.
Klinkhammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batistuta manages to avoid it.
Batistuta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klinkhammer's calf.
Batistuta lands with a nice body punch.
Batistuta wants to clinch
and Klinkhammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klinkhammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batistuta throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batistuta fails with a takedown attempt.
Klinkhammer throws a jab when Batistuta was well out of range.
Batistuta attempts a counter takedown but Klinkhammer avoids it well and moves away.
Klinkhammer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Batistuta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klinkhammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Klinkhammer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klinkhammer moves away.
Good shot there by Klinkhammer.

Batistuta moves into the clinch successfully.

Klinkhammer manages to break the clinch.
Batistuta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batistuta misses with an uppercut. Klinkhammer saw that one coming.
Klinkhammer lands with a straight right. Batistuta didn't see that one coming.
Batistuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer throws a leg kick that misses.
Batistuta misses with a body kick.
Batistuta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Batistuta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Klinkhammer sprawls well initially but Batistuta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batistuta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Batistuta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klinkhammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Batistuta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klinkhammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Klinkhammer is looking to improve his position.

Batistuta seems to be working for a kimura but Klinkhammer defends the submission attempt.
Batistuta trying to control the action but Klinkhammer is working from the bottom.
Batistuta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batistuta is trying to control the action in half guard but Klinkhammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klinkhammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Batistuta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Klinkhammer is trying to get back to full guard.

Batistuta seems to be working for a kimura but Klinkhammer defends the submission attempt.
Klinkhammer is trying to maintain the position but Batistuta is very close to passing his half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Batistuta throws a right hand that Klinkhammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Klinkhammer also avoids with ease.
Klinkhammer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Batistuta misses with a head kick.
Batistuta scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klinkhammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klinkhammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Batistuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klinkhammer throws a good cross that connects.
Klinkhammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Klinkhammer lands a jab to Batistuta's midsection.
Carlos Batistuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klinkhammer cracks Batistuta with an open hand slap.
Roberto Klinkhammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klinkhammer throws a leg kick but Batistuta checks it.
Klinkhammer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Batistuta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klinkhammer, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer tries to break free but Batistuta pushes him back against the cage.
Klinkhammer is looking to control Batistuta's arms but Batistuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Klinkhammer has his back to the cage.
Klinkhammer stalling against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Batistuta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batistuta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Batistuta!
A very excited looking Carlos Batistuta rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.