PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darek Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Bessi Orvarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bautista comes to the cage accompanied by Blur by Wretch 32. Darek Bautista looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Bautista
vs
Bessi Orvarsson

184 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darek Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elias Bessi Orvarsson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bautista tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orvarsson defends well and Bautista ends up having to push Orvarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Orvarsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Orvarsson pulls Bautista in to control the position.
Bautista throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orvarsson wants to stand but Bautista is controlling the position.
Orvarsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bautista manages to get himself to full guard.
Bautista avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bautista avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orvarsson throwing strikes but missing.

Orvarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orvarsson is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orvarsson wants to get up but he can't break Bautista's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Orvarsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bautista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bautista trying to control the position.
Orvarsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bautista is trying to control the position but Orvarsson postures up.
Orvarsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bautista works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Bautista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orvarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bautista keeping full guard, as Orvarsson tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautista looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orvarsson is one step ahead there.
Orvarsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orvarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Bautista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orvarsson defends it easily.
Orvarsson wants to get up but he can't break Bautista's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Orvarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bautista is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orvarsson tries to stand but Bautista is controlling from the bottom.
Orvarsson trying to control but Bautista is working from the bottom.
Bautista tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bautista is trying to control the position but Orvarsson postures up.

Elias Bessi Orvarsson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bautista throws a sloppy head kick and Orvarsson moves out of range easily.
Bautista fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darek Bautista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bautista is breathing heavily.
Bautista shoots in but Orvarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bautista.
Bautista looks for a takedown but Orvarsson sprawls well.
Bautista shoots in but Orvarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bautista tries for a takedown but Orvarsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bautista is defended easily by Orvarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Bessi Orvarsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bautista fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orvarsson sprawls well. Orvarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bautista gets slowly back to his feet.
Bautista fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bautista is defended easily by Orvarsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darek Bautista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bautista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orvarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bautista somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orvarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bautista.
Orvarsson leaves Bautista with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orvarsson as he jumps to the side.
Bautista closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orvarsson circles away.
Bautista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orvarsson tries to avoid it but Bautista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orvarsson to the ground. Orvarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orvarsson sprawls well. Orvarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bautista gets slowly back to his feet.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orvarsson as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautista throws a right hand that misses
and Orvarsson counters with a two punch combo.
Bautista misses with a hook to the body
and Orvarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bautista tries for a takedown but Orvarsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bautista tries for a takedown but Orvarsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bautista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orvarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bautista somewhat.
Bautista shoots in looking for a takedown but Orvarsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bautista's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bautista.
Bautista has his takedown stuffed
and Orvarsson counters with a series of strikes. Bautista will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orvarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bautista throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orvarsson's waist but Orvarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bautista off to one side.
Orvarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bautista, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bautista fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orvarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bautista.
Bautista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bautista doesn't manage to clinch there - Orvarsson circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista throws an off balance right hand
and Orvarsson counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bautista looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orvarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bautista, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bautista has a takedown stuffed.
Bautista misses with a takedown
and Orvarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orvarsson stuffs the takedown.
Bautista shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orvarsson defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elias Bessi Orvarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bautista looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orvarsson is fending him off so far but Bautista persists. Nope, Orvarsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bautista tries to clinch there but Orvarsson circles away.
Darek Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista fails with the takedown.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orvarsson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darek Bautista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bautista shoots in but Orvarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bautista will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bautista fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista shoots in but no luck this time.
Bautista fails with a takedown attempt.
Bautista tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orvarsson swivels and escapes.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orvarsson as he jumps to the side.
Orvarsson leaves Bautista with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Elias Bessi Orvarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bautista shoots in and drives through. Orvarsson sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orvarsson but Orvarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown but Orvarsson shows good takedown defense.
Bautista fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bautista looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orvarsson is fending him off so far but Bautista persists. Nope, Orvarsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bautista waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orvarsson.
Bautista has a takedown stuffed.
Bautista dives in and grabs Orvarsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orvarsson pushes down on Bautista's head and hops out.
Bautista tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orvarsson swivels and escapes.
Bautista misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista shoots in but Orvarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bautista shoots in but Orvarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Elias Bessi Orvarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bautista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bautista shoots and misses
and Orvarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orvarsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bautista tries for a takedown but Orvarsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orvarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orvarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bautista. Bautista gets slowly back to his feet.
Bautista shoots for a takedown but Orvarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bautista goes for a double leg but Orvarsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orvarsson continues to drive forward.

Orvarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bautista has his takedown stuffed
and Orvarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Bautista.
Bautista shoots in for a double leg but Orvarsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bautista fails with the takedown.
Darek Bautista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bautista fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bautista shoots for a double leg takedown but Orvarsson sprawls well. He's pushed Bautista's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

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 Darek Bautista.
Well Orvarsson 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Elias Bessi Orvarsson!