PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popoy Bato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Popoy Bato enters the cage!

Lloyd
vs
Bato

180 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

192 cm
20
274 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Popoy Bato!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bato lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lloyd looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Bato stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bato drives through with a takedown into Lloyd's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bato wants to control from the top but Lloyd keeps moving.
Bato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bato showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Popoy Bato hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lloyd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bato counters with a nice leg kick.

Bato gets a double leg takedown into Lloyd's guard.
Lloyd keeping moving, preventing Bato from controlling successfully.

Bato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bato trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bato drops back looking for a leg! Lloyd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lloyd manages to kick Bato off! Bato jumps back into Lloyd's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bato slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lloyd keeping moving, preventing Bato from controlling successfully.
Bato advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bato stands up and beckons Lloyd to his feet.

Lloyd tries to keep at a distance but Bato has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bato stalling.

Bato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lloyd takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lloyd prevents Bato from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Lloyd is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bato can't fight it off and eventually Lloyd manages to take the fight to the floor. Bato looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lloyd wants to control from the top but Bato keeps moving.
Lloyd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bato's head.
Bato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lloyd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lloyd wants to control from the top but Bato keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lloyd distracts Bato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Popoy Bato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bato throws a head kick but Lloyd moves out of range.
Lloyd has a takedown stuffed.
Bato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lloyd but Lloyd pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Bato pushes Lloyd up against the cage in a clinch.
Bato is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lloyd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lloyd avoids the elbow strike from Bato, against the cage.

Bato pulls guard successfully.
Bato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lloyd wants to control from the top but Bato keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lloyd trying to control but Bato is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bato scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bato shoots in for a takedown but Lloyd shows good takedown defense.
Alex Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popoy Bato.
Bato throws a lazy head kick

and Lloyd counters with a single leg into guard. Bato didn't expect that.
Lloyd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lloyd throwing strikes but missing.
Lloyd wants to pass the guard but Bato is keeping the position.
Bato 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.
Lloyd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bato lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lloyd!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bato is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lloyd can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lloyd is looking to escape.
Bato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lloyd regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bato prevents Lloyd from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lloyd throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Popoy Bato wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lloyd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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 Alex Lloyd will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bato tries to clinch but Lloyd moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lloyd sprawls well. Lloyd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bato gets slowly back to his feet.
Alex Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popoy Bato.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bato fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd fails to land the takedown.

Lloyd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bato gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lloyd wants to control but Bato is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lloyd connects with a nice short shot to Bato's temple.
Bato is looking to improve his position.
Lloyd trying to control from half guard but Bato is working away.
Bato trying to hold on to Lloyd's head to control him but Lloyd postures up.
Lloyd not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alex Lloyd just wasn't active enough.
Bato misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lloyd is defended easily by Bato.
Bato is looking to clinch but Lloyd is avoiding it.
Bato shoots in looking for a takedown. Lloyd tries to sprawl out of it but Bato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lloyd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lloyd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lloyd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Lloyd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bato is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bato has escaped and now he's on top!
Bato trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Lloyd.
I think Lloyd 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Lloyd!