PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelito Barraquinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barraquinha comes into the arena with The Mamas & The Papas - Dream a little dream of me blaring out of the sound system. Batts has chosen Aint That A Kick In The Head as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Barraquinha
vs
Batts

189 cm
23
199 lbs
16 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
195 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition
XTREME PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angelito Barraquinha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Batts!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barraquinha throws a shot from downtown. Batts moves away and avoids it.
Barraquinha throws a nice looking combination but Batts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Batts misses.
Batts misses with a low kick.
Barraquinha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batts just misses with a punch to the body.
Batts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barraquinha moves away.
Barraquinha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barraquinha misses the body punch
and Batts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barraquinha throws the kick towards the body but Batts avoids it.
Batts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batts thuds a left hand into Barraquinha's body.
Batts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Billy Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barraquinha.
Batts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts connects with a looping right hand.
Batts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barraquinha ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Batts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barraquinha misses with a low kick.
Barraquinha cracks Batts with a good jab.
A solid body kick from Batts.
Batts keeps the fight on the outside.
Batts jabs Barraquinha right on the nose. Barraquinha blinks but takes it well.
Batts misses with a leg kick
and Barraquinha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barraquinha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Batts feints and then cracks Barraquinha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barraquinha down.
Barraquinha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Batts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barraquinha wants to clinch but Batts slips to the side
and Batts counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barraquinha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barraquinha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Batts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barraquinha checks it well.
Barraquinha blocks a low kick nicely.
Barraquinha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batts connects with a right hand. Barraquinha shakes it off.
Batts misses the body punch
enabling Barraquinha to counter with a crisp jab.
Batts thows a body shot but no joy.
Batts staying out of range there.
Batts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batts throws a lazy right hand but Barraquinha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barraquinha blocks a head kick by Batts.
Batts throws a low kick but Barraquinha moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Batts.
Nice defenses there by Batts.
Good work by Barraquinha as he checks the leg kick.
Barraquinha defending well as Batts loads up on a big left hand.
Batts scores with a shot to the body.
Batts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barraquinha moves away.
Barraquinha throws a hook but Batts blocks it.
Batts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barraquinha tries to clinch up but Batts circles away and keeps his distance.
Barraquinha throws an overhand right that lands on Batts's shoulder, as Batts tries to avoid the shot.
Barraquinha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Batts throws a body punch but Barraquinha moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts avoids the head kick by Barraquinha.
Batts misses with a hook. Barraquinha ducked under it nicely.
Barraquinha blocks a head kick by Batts.
A head kick by Batts misses
and Barraquinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batts throws a good cross that connects.
Barraquinha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Batts scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Batts.
Batts misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batts thuds his right hand into Barraquinha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barraquinha wants to clinch.
Batts misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Batts 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.

Barraquinha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barraquinha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barraquinha loads up on a big right hand but Batts slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Batts.
Batts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barraquinha.
Batts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barraquinha. That did some damage!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Batts.
Batts lands with a nice body punch.
Batts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Batts finds it's target.
Batts is looking to chop away at Barraquinha's legs.
Batts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barraquinha moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraquinha avoids the body shot from Batts.
Batts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barraquinha - that will leave a mark!
Barraquinha throws the left hand but Batts avoids the punch easily.
Batts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barraquinha avoids the body shot from Batts.
Batts throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Barraquinha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barraquinha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barraquinha counters with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Barraquinha blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barraquinha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barraquinha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts looks to land a combination. Barraquinha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barraquinha scores with a decent looking hook.
Barraquinha staying out of range there.
Batts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Batts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Batts scores with a nice head shot.
Batts throws a lazy right hand but Barraquinha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barraquinha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barraquinha moves out of range as Batts strikes.
Barraquinha throws out a leg kick but Batts moves out of range and Barraquinha only half commits.
Barraquinha throws a lazy body kick
and Batts counters with an outside leg kick.
Batts defending well as Barraquinha loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Batts blocks a head kick by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha takes one on the button.
Barraquinha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batts. Barraquinha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Batts lands with a right hand.
Batts misses with a wild combination.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batts throws a nice looking combination but Barraquinha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Batts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Batts just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha is looking to clinch.
Barraquinha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batts throws out the jab.
Barraquinha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Batts looks to score with a jab to the body but Barraquinha is just out of range.
Batts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barraquinha.
Batts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barraquinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Batts.
Batts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barraquinha moves away.
Barraquinha cracks Batts with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barraquinha scores with a jab. Batts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Barraquinha. That snapped Batts's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Batts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick misses from Barraquinha.
A low kick from Batts is predictable there
and Barraquinha counters with a one-two to the body.
Batts throws a front kick aimed at Barraquinha's knee but Barraquinha avoids it well.
Batts just misses with a punch to the body.
Billy Batts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batts misses with a body shot
and Barraquinha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barraquinha loads up on a big right hand but Batts slips the punch.
Barraquinha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batts.
Batts misses with a series of wild punches.
Barraquinha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Batts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barraquinha.
A shot to the body from Batts misses
and Barraquinha counters with a nice uppercut.
Batts lands with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts throws a leg kick
and Barraquinha counters with a good low kick that Batts was not able to check.
Batts swats away the attempt to clinch by Barraquinha.
Batts avoids the body shot from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha throws a sloppy head kick
and Batts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batts looks to score with a jab to the body but Barraquinha is just out of range.
Batts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barraquinha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barraquinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batts wants to slow Barraquinha down by chopping away at his legs.
Batts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barraquinha throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Barraquinha coming out on top.
Batts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barraquinha moves away from the strike by Batts.
Batts scores with a nice head shot.
Batts lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Batts.
Batts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barraquinha moves out of range of the strikes.
Barraquinha misses with a jab to the body
and Batts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barraquinha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Batts misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Batts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barraquinha.
Batts lands a head shot.
Batts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Batts scores with a jab to the body.
Batts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Batts throws a shot to the body.
Batts connects with a crisp jab.
Barraquinha looks to throw a body kick
and Batts counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Batts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batts.
Barraquinha avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts is looking to slow Barraquinha down with leg kicks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barraquinha might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Batts thuds his right hand into Barraquinha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Batts misses with a kick to the body
and Barraquinha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick from Batts lands but Barraquinha takes it in his stride.
Batts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Barraquinha is rocked!
Batts grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Barraquinha takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Batts cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Batts!
Billy Batts is the new middleweight champion!