PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Eronen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Eronen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Eronen
vs
Batts

190 cm
22
199 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Eronen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Batts!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batts has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Eronen. That snapped Batts's head back.
A slow jab from Batts misses its intended target.
Batts closes the distance but Eronen moves to the side
and Eronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Eronen there.
Batts swings widly with a right hand

so Eronen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Batts has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Eronen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batts lands a nice uppercut.

Batts manages to break the clinch.
Batts misses with a left hand

and Eronen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eronen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Batts is trying to control the position but Eronen postures up.
Eronen passes Batts's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eronen tries to pass to full mount but Batts defends it.
Batts tries to kick Eronen off but Eronen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eronen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing that Eronen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Eronen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eronen wants to pass the guard but Batts is defending well.
Batts is trying to get back to full guard.
Eronen is looking to advance position but Batts won't allow it.

Eronen is working for a submission of some sort.

Eronen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Batts sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two 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.
Eronen trying to control from half guard but Batts is working away.

Eronen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eronen wants to free his trapped foot but Batts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eronen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eronen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eronen trying to mount his opponent but Batts defends it.

Eronen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Batts sees it coming and defends easily.
Eronen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batts keeps working.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Batts cracks Eronen with an open hand slap.
Jab, jab by Batts - just one landing.

It looks like Marco Eronen has been cut.
Eronen connects with a crisp jab.
Eronen slips a straight right by Batts.
Batts misses with a wild body shot.
Eronen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Batts moves away from the strike by Eronen.
Batts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Eronen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eronen needs to keep his hands up - Batts had a free shot at his head there.
Peter Batts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batts throws a hook but Eronen blocks it.
Eronen attempts a counter takedown but Batts avoids it well and moves away.
Batts throws a right hand that misses
and Eronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batts throws a jab but it's blocked by Eronen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batts tests Eronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Eronen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batts is keeping the position for now.
Batts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eronen looking to pass the guard.
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 Marco Eronen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marco Eronen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Batts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Batts throws a lazy right hand but Eronen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eronen throws a body punch but Batts moves out of range.
Batts misses with a hook.
Eronen feinted with a counter takedown.
Batts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eronen on the side of the head.
Eronen throws out a loose jab but Batts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Batts has managed to clinch.

Batts breaks the clinch.
Peter Batts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eronen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batts misses with a combination
and Eronen counters with a right hand to the body.
Eronen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Eronen.
Eronen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Batts takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batts.
Eronen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Batts sprawls and moves away.
Eronen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batts looks to throw the jab but Eronen is out of range.
Eronen tried to counter with a leg kick but Batts avoided it.

Eronen looking to score a takedown here. Batts is defending well but Eronen drives through and ends up in Batts's guard.
Eronen wants to control from the top but Batts keeps moving.
Batts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eronen looking to pass the guard.
Eronen wants to control from the top but Batts keeps moving.
Eronen tries to free his leg and advance position but Batts is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Eronen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Eronen has gone for a leg lock! Batts slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eronen's guard.

Batts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eronen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Eronen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eronen has his hands on Batts's head, controlling the position.
Eronen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batts throwing strikes from guard but Eronen blocks nicely.
Eronen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batts tries to stand but Eronen is controlling from the bottom.
Batts throws a big elbow that misses.
Eronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Batts is one step ahead there.
Batts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Batts tries to clinch but Eronen is having none of it.
Eronen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Batts tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Eronen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Eronen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Batts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts is trying to stand back up but Eronen is controlling him
Eronen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eronen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Eronen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Batts is just riding it out for now. Eronen eventually gives up the hold.
Eronen is pressing down on Batts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Batts is holding on for now.
Eronen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Eronen is looking to advance position but Batts won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Eronen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marco Eronen'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Eronen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eronen moves out of range as Batts strikes.
Batts misses with a wild combination.
Batts misses with a lunging right hand

and Eronen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Batts's guard.

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

Eronen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts in side control, throwing shots but Eronen defends.
Eronen is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eronen is working hard here to advance position.
Eronen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Batts.
Eronen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Batts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batts thows a huge punch but Eronen dodges it nicely.

Eronen actively working from the bottom here.
Eronen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eronen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batts.
Eronen is looking to improve his position.
Batts is pressing down on Eronen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eronen is holding on for now.
Eronen is trying to get back to full guard.
Batts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eronen is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts throwing shots but Eronen is blocking nicely.
Eronen moves into full guard.
Batts throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batts throwing strikes from guard but Eronen blocks nicely.

Eronen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eronen working a defensive guard here.
Batts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Eronen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Batts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eronen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peter Batts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Eronen's guard.
Batts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batts manages to avoid it.
Eronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eronen connects with an inside leg kick.
Batts cracks Eronen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eronen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batts cracks Eronen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Batts throws out a powerful jab.
Eronen slips under a jab from Batts.
Eronen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Batts sprawls and moves away.
Batts throws an off balance right hand

and Eronen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batts controlling the position.
Eronen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Eronen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Batts is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Eronen, into his guard.

Batts throwing strikes from guard but Eronen blocks nicely.
Batts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eronen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eronen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Batts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eronen.
Batts is trying to stand.
Eronen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Batts.
I think Eronen 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Eronen!