PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Batson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tukka Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Batson
vs
Hirvonen

188 cm
27
178 lbs
21 - 4 - 1

185 cm
28
180 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Batson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tukka Hirvonen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirvonen.
Batson misses the body punch
and Hirvonen counters with a left to the body.
Batson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batson misses with a hook.
Batson just misses with a punch to the body.
Batson swings for the body but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Batson looks to land a right hand but Hirvonen moved out of range.
A jab from Batson misses.
Batson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hirvonen on the side of the head.
Batson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Batson.
Hirvonen punishes Batson's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirvonen. Batson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batson cracks the inside of Hirvonen's front leg.

Hirvonen dives in and scores a takedown into Batson's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Batson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen wants to control from the top but Batson keeps moving.
Hirvonen 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.
Hirvonen postures up in Batson's guard and throws a big left but Batson blocks it.
Hirvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Hirvonen wants to pass the guard but Batson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Batson's head.
Batson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirvonen is one step ahead there.
Hirvonen throws an elbow that misses. Batson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hirvonen's guard. Nice move by Batson!
Hirvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirvonen is trying to hold Batson in close to prevent damage but Batson has managed to pass into half guard.
Hirvonen is trying to control but can't.
Hirvonen gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hirvonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batson defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson stopping the sweep attempt from Hirvonen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batson wants to control from the top but Hirvonen keeps moving.
Hirvonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hirvonen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Batson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirvonen looking to control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tukka Hirvonen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hirvonen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Batson back to the cage. Hirvonen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bill Batson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen dives in and grabs Batson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Batson pushes down on Hirvonen's head and hops out.
Batson cracks a nice hook into Hirvonen's ribs.
Batson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bill Batson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hirvonen slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batson throws a leg kick but Hirvonen checks it.
Batson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hirvonen counters with a nice body shot.
Batson lands with a nice body punch.
Batson slips a jab from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batson rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvonen avoids the body shot from Batson.
Batson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hirvonen blocks a leg kick.
Hirvonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tukka Hirvonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hirvonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Batson looks to throw the jab but Hirvonen is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Batson misses the target.
Hirvonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hirvonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hirvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batson misses with a straight right.
Batson throws a good cross that connects.
Batson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Batson.

Batson tries to sprawl but Hirvonen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hirvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batson tries to roll over but Hirvonen keeps him under control.
Hirvonen trying to pass the guard but Batson defending well.
Hirvonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hirvonen wants to pass to mount but Batson is defending the position.
Tukka Hirvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batson is refusing to be controlled, as Hirvonen sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen working Batson over with strikes.
Batson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hirvonen.

Hirvonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Batson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hirvonen.
Hirvonen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Batson to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen is looking to advance position but Batson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Batson working Hirvonen over with strikes here.
Hirvonen wants to control but Batson is having none of it.
Hirvonen tries to reverse the position but Batson maintains control.
Hirvonen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hirvonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirvonen moves into full guard.
Hirvonen keeping moving, preventing Batson from controlling successfully.
Batson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirvonen is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batson wants to control from the top but Hirvonen keeps moving.
Batson postures up in Hirvonen's guard and throws a big left but Hirvonen blocks it.
Batson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Hirvonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvonen controls Batson momentarily but Batson frees himself.
Hirvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tukka Hirvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Hirvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batson.
Hirvonen throws a lazy right hand but Batson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bill Batson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hirvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hirvonen checks a leg kick.
Batson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Batson just misses with a punch to the body.
Batson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hirvonen moves away.
Hirvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batson manages to avoid it.
Batson jabs at Hirvonen's body.
Hirvonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hirvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Hirvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batson.
Batson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Batson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirvonen is just out of range.
Hirvonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batson. Batson obviously looking to wear him down.
Batson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Batson.
Batson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hirvonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batson works Hirvonen's body with a nice hook.
Hirvonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirvonen takes a swing at Batson's ribcage but misses.
Batson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batson misses with a wild body shot.
Batson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bill Batson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batson scores with a leg kick.
Batson scores with a shot to the body.
Hirvonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hirvonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hirvonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hirvonen misses with a low kick.
Hirvonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Batson scores with a leg kick.
Batson digs a good hook to Hirvonen's body.
Batson lands with a nice body punch.
Tukka Hirvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Batson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hirvonen moves away.
Batson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Hirvonen is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirvonen.
Hirvonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Batson finish him?
Batson lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Hirvonen falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Batson!
A relieved looking Bill Batson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.