PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beeboy Batongbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Shovkovskyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentin Shovkovskyj has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Beeboy Batongbakal's chin.

Batongbakal
vs
Shovkovskyj

184 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
195 lbs
7 - 10 - 1

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beeboy Batongbakal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Shovkovskyj!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Shovkovskyj shoots in for a double leg but Batongbakal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shovkovskyj shoots in but Batongbakal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Batongbakal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shovkovskyj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Batongbakal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batongbakal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shovkovskyj was well out of range. Poor timing from Batongbakal.
Batongbakal lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj shoots in but Batongbakal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beeboy Batongbakal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Shovkovskyj.
Batongbakal digs a good hook to Shovkovskyj's body.
Batongbakal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shovkovskyj shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Batongbakal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shovkovskyj thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj fails with the takedown.
Batongbakal lands with a nice body punch.
Shovkovskyj wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shovkovskyj shoots in and bounces Batongbakal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Batongbakal pushes Shovkovskyj off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batongbakal throws a head kick but Shovkovskyj moves out of range.
Shovkovskyj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Batongbakal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batongbakal looks for the body kick but Shovkovskyj saw that one coming.
Shovkovskyj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Batongbakal scores with a hook to the body. Shovkovskyj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beeboy Batongbakal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Batongbakal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shovkovskyj lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Valentin Shovkovskyj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shovkovskyj fails to land the takedown.
Batongbakal lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batongbakal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Batongbakal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Batongbakal lands a body shot.
Batongbakal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Batongbakal throws a wild body kick that Shovkovskyj sees coming a mile off.
Batongbakal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shovkovskyj is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj darts in looking for a takedown but Batongbakal gets double underhooks and turns Shovkovskyj into the cage.
A quick step to the side and Batongbakal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beeboy Batongbakal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Shovkovskyj.
Shovkovskyj has his takedown stuffed
and Batongbakal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batongbakal.
Shovkovskyj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shovkovskyj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Batongbakal as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batongbakal misses with a head kick.

Shovkovskyj is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Batongbakal's half guard.

Shovkovskyj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batongbakal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shovkovskyj prevents Batongbakal from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shovkovskyj is looking for a kimura but Batongbakal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shovkovskyj to get the leverage.

Shovkovskyj is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Batongbakal is just riding it out for now. Shovkovskyj eventually gives up the hold.
Batongbakal tries to roll over but Shovkovskyj keeps him under control.
Batongbakal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shovkovskyj on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Shovkovskyj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batongbakal has managed to free his arm - good work.

Shovkovskyj seems to be working for a kimura but Batongbakal defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beeboy Batongbakal dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Shovkovskyj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batongbakal looks to score with a jab to the body but Shovkovskyj is just out of range.
Shovkovskyj feints the counter takedown.
Batongbakal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shovkovskyj throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batongbakal's waist but Batongbakal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shovkovskyj off to one side.
Batongbakal appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Batongbakal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Batongbakal thinks about countering with a head kick.
Beeboy Batongbakal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Shovkovskyj.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batongbakal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shovkovskyj somewhat.
It looked like Batongbakal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shovkovskyj.
Batongbakal is looking to wear down Shovkovskyj with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shovkovskyj closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batongbakal circles away.
Batongbakal swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shovkovskyj blocks a low kick nicely.
Batongbakal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shovkovskyj misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shovkovskyj has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batongbakal lands with a good body shot.

Shovkovskyj closes the distance and clinches.
Shovkovskyj is trying to pull guard but Batongbakal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Batongbakal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shovkovskyj can do to turn this around?
Shovkovskyj tries to pull guard but Batongbakal holds him up against the cage and eventually Shovkovskyj drops back down to his feet.

Shovkovskyj breaks the clinch.
Beeboy Batongbakal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Batongbakal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Batongbakal wants to stand but Shovkovskyj has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shovkovskyj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beeboy Batongbakal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batongbakal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beeboy Batongbakal!