PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelito Barraquinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batts comes into the arena with Aint That A Kick In The Head blaring out of the sound system. Barraquinha has chosen The Mamas & The Papas - Dream a little dream of me as his entrance music. Angelito Barraquinha acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Batts
vs
Barraquinha

186 cm
23
195 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

189 cm
24
192 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angelito Barraquinha!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Batts misses.
Barraquinha throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Billy Batts has been cut.
Barraquinha loads up on a big right hand but Batts slips the punch.
Batts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barraquinha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Batts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Batts throws a head kick that misses.
Batts lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barraquinha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Billy Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batts avoids the body shot from Barraquinha.
Batts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barraquinha.
Batts throws a lazy head kick
and Barraquinha counters with a nice uppercut.
Barraquinha avoids the body shot from Batts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts throws a jab but it's blocked by Barraquinha.
Batts throws a shot from downtown. Barraquinha moves away and avoids it.
Batts throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Batts.
Some bone on bone action there as Batts checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barraquinha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barraquinha throws a leg kick
and Batts counters with a good low kick that Barraquinha was not able to check.
Batts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barraquinha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batts.
Batts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barraquinha counters with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts throws a leg kick
and Barraquinha counters with a slapping leg kick.

Barraquinha clinches up against the cage.
Batts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Batts is stalling here.
A knee to the head by Barraquinha.
Batts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barraquinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barraquinha prevents a body shot from Batts.
Barraquinha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barraquinha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Batts will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barraquinha up against the cage.
Barraquinha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batts slowing the pace effectively.
Batts working aggressively here.
Batts struggles to land a body shot inside as Barraquinha controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha blocks a body shot from Batts.
Barraquinha missing with knees to the body.
Batts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Batts can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Barraquinha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Batts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barraquinha managing to block the knees to the body from Batts.
Batts misses with a body punch.
Barraquinha connects with a knee to the head.
Barraquinha is leaning against Batts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barraquinha scores with a shot to the side of Batts's head.
Batts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barraquinha is defending well for now.
Batts blocks an elbow strike from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batts avoids it.
Batts tries to throw a body punch but Barraquinha avoids it by throwing Batts back against the cage.
Barraquinha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Batts presses Barraquinha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Batts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barraquinha.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha misses with a knee strike.
Barraquinha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barraquinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Batts blocks it with crossed arms.
Barraquinha lands an elbow just above Batts 's eye.
Barraquinha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barraquinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barraquinha misses with a knee strike.
Batts managing to block the knees to the body from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barraquinha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Batts looking to slow down the pace here.
Barraquinha misses with a knee to the head.
Barraquinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Batts.
Batts tries to land a knee to the head but Barraquinha blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batts tries to throw a body punch but Barraquinha avoids it by throwing Batts back against the cage.
Barraquinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Batts is defending well for now.
Batts is trying to break the clinch but Barraquinha is controlling him.
Barraquinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Batts is defending well for now.
Barraquinha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Barraquinha looking to throw knees to the head but Batts is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Angelito Barraquinha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Batts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Batts misses with an uppercut. Barraquinha saw that one coming.
Batts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barraquinha throws the kick towards the body but Batts avoids it.
Barraquinha lands a glancing blow to the side of Batts's head.
Barraquinha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Batts moves to clinch but Barraquinha breaks away
and Barraquinha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the liver by Batts. Beautiful body shot.
Batts throws a front kick aimed at Barraquinha's knee but Barraquinha avoids it well.
Barraquinha throws a hook but Batts avoids it easily.
No joy there for Batts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraquinha moves away from the strike by Batts.
Batts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barraquinha thows a leg kick but Batts checks it
and Batts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barraquinha thinking.
Barraquinha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barraquinha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barraquinha throws a leg kick which misses Batts's front leg but catches the back leg as Batts tries to avoid it.
Batts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batts's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Batts duly obliges.
Barraquinha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Barraquinha there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts loads up on a big right hand but Barraquinha slips the punch.
Barraquinha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barraquinha slips under a jab from Batts.
Batts throws out a loose jab but Barraquinha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barraquinha tries to land a body kick
and Batts counters with a thumping low kick.
Batts jabs Barraquinha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Batts tries to clinch but Barraquinha moves out of range.
Batts just misses with a punch to the body.
Barraquinha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Batts tried to score with a low kick but Barraquinha checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Batts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barraquinha.
Billy Batts is winning the standup battle so far.
Barraquinha is looking to clinch but Batts is avoiding it.
Barraquinha walks into a straight right hand from Batts.
Batts connects with a jab.
Good work by Barraquinha as he checks the leg kick.
Batts throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Barraquinha to counter with a crisp jab.
Batts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barraquinha.
Batts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barraquinha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts misses with a straight left.
Barraquinha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Batts's calf.
Batts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Batts tries to land a body kick
and Barraquinha counters with a good low kick that Batts was not able to check.
Batts takes a swing at Barraquinha's ribcage but misses.
Batts scores with a one two! Barraquinha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barraquinha throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barraquinha needs to keep his hands up - Batts had a free shot at his head there.
Batts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barraquinha.
Batts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Batts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Batts'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. This is the final round!

Barraquinha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barraquinha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barraquinha tries to land a front kick but Batts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barraquinha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batts. Barraquinha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batts throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barraquinha counters with a solid body kick.
Batts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barraquinha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Batts thows a body shot but no joy.
Barraquinha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Batts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barraquinha misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts lands a two punch combo.
Batts ducks under a wild hook from Barraquinha.
Batts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barraquinha counters with a low kick, right behind Batts 's knee.
Batts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barraquinha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barraquinha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Batts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barraquinha counters with an inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Batts
and Barraquinha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Batts's knee momentarily.
Barraquinha misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts tries to land a body kick
and Barraquinha counters with a low kick, right behind Batts 's knee.
Barraquinha slips a straight right by Batts.
Batts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barraquinha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barraquinha throws a low kick but Batts avoids it.
Batts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barraquinha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batts looks to land a body kick but Barraquinha moved away.
Batts throws a front kick aimed at Barraquinha's knee but Barraquinha avoids it well.
Barraquinha misses with a hook.
Barraquinha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Batts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barraquinha moves out of range as Batts strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Barraquinha.
A lazy body kick from Batts
and Barraquinha counters with a good low kick that Batts was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barraquinha connects with a looping right hand.
Batts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Batts blocks a low kick nicely.
Batts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barraquinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Batts.
Batts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barraquinha scores with a leg kick.
Barraquinha throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Batts.
Barraquinha throws a leg kick
and Batts counters with an outside leg kick.
Batts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barraquinha counters with a slapping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Batts blocks the leg kick.
Barraquinha moves out of range as Batts strikes.
A low kick from Batts misses
and Barraquinha counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Barraquinha closes the distance and pushes Batts back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barraquinha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barraquinha missing with knees to the body.
Batts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Batts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angelito Barraquinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barraquinha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelito Barraquinha!