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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Savage MMA
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Batchelor clinches up with Ivacic and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Batchelor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Batchelor clinches. #BC#
Batchelor breaks the clinch.
Batchelor throws the kick towards the body but Ivacic avoids it.#TD#
Batchelor gets a double leg takedown into Ivacic's guard.
Batchelor is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivacic has wrist control.
Batchelor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ivacic controls Batchelor momentarily but Batchelor frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batchelor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Batchelor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batchelor 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.#T1#
Batchelor trying to control but Ivacic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ivacic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batchelor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivacic is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batchelor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Batchelor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ivacic wants to control but Batchelor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Batchelor stalling. #T2#
Ivacic trying to control from the bottom.
Batchelor prevents Ivacic from improving his position.
Batchelor works his way into side control. #SUB#
Batchelor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivacic, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Ivacic struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ivacic is looking to regain half guard here but Batchelor keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batchelor staying calm.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivacic prevents Batchelor from moving into mount. #SUB#
Batchelor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Batchelor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batchelor trying to control the position but Ivacic is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Batchelor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batchelor wants it to stay on the feet.
Batchelor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Batchelor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ivacic did well to prevent Batchelor getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batchelor is keen to just control but Ivacic is a slippery customer.
Batchelor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ivacic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Batchelor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ivacic shoots for a takedown but Batchelor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batchelor is looking to counter the offense by Ivacic and move into the clinch.
Ivacic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Batchelor is fending him off so far but Ivacic persists. Nope, Batchelor circles away and we're back to standing.
Batchelor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ivacic has a takedown stuffed.
Troy Batchelor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matic Ivacic.
Ivacic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Batchelor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Batchelor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Batchelor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Batchelor closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Batchelor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ivacic can't fight it off and eventually Batchelor manages to take the fight to the floor. Ivacic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ivacic working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Ivacic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ivacic has a closed guard, preventing Batchelor from standing up.
Batchelor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Batchelor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batchelor forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivacic tries to get to full guard but Batchelor has control of the leg.
Batchelor trying to mount his opponent but Ivacic defends it.
Ivacic wants to get back to full guard but Batchelor has mounted him!
Batchelor with the ground and pound from mount.
Ivacic reaches up to try and control the position but Batchelor seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ivacic rolls and tries to escape and now Batchelor has his back!
#SUB#
Batchelor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Good control from Batchelor.#T3##SUB#
Batchelor is looking for the choke from the back position but Ivacic is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Batchelor working for a choke but Ivacic is defending well.
Ivacic can't escape the position.
Batchelor just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ivacic is trying to break free.
#T4#
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.
Ivacic is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Batchelor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ivacic tries to escape the position.
Batchelor trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ivacic doesn't escape.
Ivacic staying busy and making it hard for Batchelor to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batchelor is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Batchelor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.#R3#
Ivacic moves in looking to clinch but Batchelor pushes him off.
Ivacic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batchelor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ivacic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Ivacic has Batchelor up against the cage in a clinch.
Batchelor fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivacic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Troy Batchelor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matic Ivacic.#BC#
Batchelor manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Batchelor shoots in and gets a takedown into Ivacic's guard.
Batchelor wants to stand but Ivacic is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Ivacic is trying to control the position but Batchelor postures up. #SUB2#
Ivacic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batchelor defends it easily.
Ivacic is pulling down on Batchelor's head. It's preventing any offense from Batchelor, at least for the moment.
Batchelor trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivacic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troy Batchelor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Batchelor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ivacic's guard.
Batchelor wants to control from the top but Ivacic keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Batchelor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batchelor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivacic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Batchelor working aggressively here.
Ivacic stops a takedown attempt from Batchelor.
#T3#
Batchelor jumps guard but Ivacic stands there with Batchelor around his waist. Batchelor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batchelor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ivacic prevents it.
Ivacic is trying to pull guard but Batchelor has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Ivacic successfully pulls guard.
Batchelor preventing the sweep.
Batchelor postures up.
Batchelor passes Ivacic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Batchelor is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Ivacic is trying to control but can't.
Ivacic scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Batchelor manages to mount him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batchelor controlling the position easily from mount.
Matic Ivacic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Troy Batchelor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Batchelor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batchelor 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Batchelor! |
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Event:
MMA ATTACK 08 Tohurt vs Rydel
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Batchelor drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Schneider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Batchelor slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Schneider actively working from the bottom here.
Schneider punching from the bottom.
Batchelor wants to pass to mount but Schneider is defending the position.
Batchelor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Batchelor stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batchelor working the head and body with strikes.
Batchelor controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schneider trying to control here.
#T1#
Batchelor is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Schneider looking for submissions off his back.
Batchelor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Batchelor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schneider can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schneider tries to roll over but Batchelor keeps him under control.
Batchelor is looking to take a break and control but Schneider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schneider looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schneider looking for submissions off his back.
Schneider taking some punishment here, with Batchelor in his half guard.
Batchelor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Schneider actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Schneider tries to roll over but Batchelor keeps him under control.
Schneider trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Batchelor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Batchelor prevents Schneider from getting the reversal.
Schneider tries to control the position but Batchelor now has his back.
Batchelor biding his time, looking for the opening.
Schneider is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB#
Schneider is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Schneider trying to control but not successfully.
Batchelor scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Schneider is looking for a way out.
Batchelor controls the position.#SUB#
Schneider is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Batchelor gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batchelor trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schneider doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Batchelor dominated that round.
That's time! Batchelor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Batchelor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schneider defends it nicely.
Schneider with the counter takedown but Batchelor avoids it easily.
Batchelor misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Schneider counters with a takedown into side control.
Batchelor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Schneider. #SUB2#
Schneider tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schneider in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Batchelor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Schneider thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Schneider tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schneider has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batchelor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schneider's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schneider throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Batchelor to regain full guard.
Schneider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been informed that Schneider has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Schneider trying to control but Batchelor is working from the bottom.
Batchelor is looking to stand up but Schneider isn't so interested in that idea.
Batchelor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schneider can do to turn this around?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Batchelor has Schneider pulled in close to control his posture.
Schneider trying to control but Batchelor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schneider drops back, looking for a kneebar! Batchelor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Batchelor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Batchelor! #REVR#
Schneider tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Batchelor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Batchelor has control of an arm but Schneider manages to advance to Batchelor's back!#SUB2#
Schneider is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Schneider patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Schneider doesn't have the hooks in and Batchelor manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Schneider is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batchelor is aware though and is defending well.
Batchelor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schneider really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Batchelor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Schneider has an active guard here but Batchelor has managed to pass into half guard.
Batchelor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Schneider actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Batchelor in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Batchelor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Schneider looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schneider taking some punishment here, with Batchelor in his half guard. #SUB2#
Schneider actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Batchelor moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Schneider.
Schneider is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batchelor working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Troy Batchelor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Schneider moves out of range as Batchelor strikes.
Batchelor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schneider scores with a leg kick.
Batchelor tries to clinch but Schneider is having none of it.
Schneider avoids the body shot from Batchelor.
#CL2#
Schneider clinches up with Batchelor and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Batchelor jumps guard and drags Schneider to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Schneider wants to stand and escape but instead Batchelor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Troy Batchelor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schneider looking for subs off his back but Batchelor has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Batchelor seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Batchelor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Batchelor there.
Schneider makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schneider.
Batchelor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schneider is trying to improve his position.
Batchelor trying to control the position but Schneider is working away. #T2#
Batchelor taking a breather here.
Schneider is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Schneider's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Schneider is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Batchelor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schneider, who protects the arm well.
Schneider is looking for a sweep.
Schneider takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schneider can't do much from the bottom here.
Schneider is looking to reverse the position.
Schneider throws a few strikes from the bottom but Batchelor takes advantage and mounts!
Schneider is just holding on here. Batchelor manages to take his back.
#T4#
Schneider wants to control his opponent's hands but Batchelor gets his hands free.
Batchelor is trying to stick to Schneider's back but Schneider is turning into Batchelor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Batchelor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schneider.#SUB2#
Schneider has gone for a leg lock! Batchelor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schneider's guard.#REVR#
Schneider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Schneider working for a triangle but Batchelor defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Schneider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dixon Schneider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Troy Batchelor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batchelor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Batchelor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batchelor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Batchelor! |
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