PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tycoon (ranked 686 p4p, 111 weight class) and Gobal Batra (ranked 2181 p4p, 326 weight class). Tycoon comes to the cage accompanied by Monkey Business. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tycoon
vs
Batra

182 cm
29
220 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
209 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160
Project Mayhem

Amped Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tycoon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobal Batra!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batra checks a low kick from Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with a body shot
letting Batra counter with a right hand.
Tycoon moves out of range as Batra strikes.
Tycoon looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
A slow jab from Tycoon misses its intended target.
Tycoon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tycoon staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Tycoon misses the target.
Batra scores with a body shot.
Batra looks to land a left hand but Tycoon moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Batra.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tycoon.
Tycoon misses the jab.
Batra shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tycoon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tycoon thuds his right hand into Batra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tycoon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batra.
Batra misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Tycoon misses its target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra throws a body shot but no joy.
Batra throws an off balance right hand
and Tycoon counters with a nice uppercut.
Tycoon digs a good body shot into Batra's ribs.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batra unleashes a big counter combination but Tycoon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tycoon throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Tycoon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra tries a head kick but it misses.
Tycoon throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
Tycoon takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Tycoon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Batra slips a straight right by Tycoon.
Batra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tycoon pinned against the cage. Tycoon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tycoon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batra.
A quick step to the side and Tycoon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon lands a nice shot that snaps Batra's head back.
Tycoon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Batra connects with a body shot.
Batra misses with an uppercut. Tycoon saw that one coming.
Mike Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycoon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tycoon scores with a body shot.
Batra moves forwards but Tycoon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batra slips under a jab from Tycoon.
Batra raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tycoon scores with the left hand. Batra knows he should have avoided that one.
Batra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tycoon.

It looks like Mike Tycoon has been cut.
Tycoon misses with a shot to the body
and Batra counters with a head kick.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tycoon moves away.
Tycoon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tycoon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tycoon misses with a straight left.
Tycoon lands a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tycoon misses with a low kick as Batra jumps back.
Batra lands a body shot.
Batra throws a body shot but no joy.
Tycoon scores with a hook to the body. Batra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Batra swinging wildly here.
A jab from Tycoon finds it's way through Batra's defenses.
Batra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tycoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batra.
Batra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tycoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Tycoon.
Batra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon throws a shot from downtown. Batra moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Batra.
Batra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tycoon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Tycoon misses its intended target.
Tycoon misses with a body shot.
Batra misses with a straight right.
Tycoon misses with an uppercut. Batra saw that one coming.
Batra connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tycoon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Batra.
Tycoon blocks a head kick by Batra.
Batra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tycoon's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Tycoon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Tycoon's cut.
That's time! Tycoon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tycoon blocks a head kick by Batra.
Tycoon takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Batra.
Batra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Batra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tycoon to score with a decent uppercut.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tycoon.
Tycoon takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Tycoon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batra under the eye.
Batra lands with a cross.
Tycoon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mike Tycoon is winning the standup battle so far.
Batra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tycoon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tycoon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Batra slips a jab from Tycoon.
Batra has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tycoon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon throws a looping overhand right but Batra ducks down to avoid it.
Tycoon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Batra might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tycoon has got the better of the exchanges.
Batra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tycoon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tycoon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tycoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Batra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batra scores with a nice strike.
Batra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tycoon throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Batra takes one on the button.
Batra has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Batra staying out of range there.
Batra misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tycoon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tycoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Batra there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon throws the left hand but Batra avoids the punch easily.
Batra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with a hook
and Batra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tycoon's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batra follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Batra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Batra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Batra lands a right hook to the body.
Tycoon misses the shot to the body.
Batra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tycoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tycoon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Batra defending well as Tycoon loads up on a big left hand.
Batra lands a nice looking body shot.
Mike Tycoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batra connects with an inside leg kick.
Tycoon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batra throws the kick towards the body but Tycoon avoids it.
Tycoon misses with a right hand
and Tycoon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tycoon throws a leg kick but Batra sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tycoon.
Batra misses with a body shot.
Tycoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Batra tries to bum rush Tycoon with a series of wild strikes but Tycoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Batra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Batra misses its intended target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tycoon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Batra - the referee stops the clock and Tycoon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Batra. Tycoon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tycoon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Batra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batra. That's going to slow Tycoon down.
Batra lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tycoon will feel that in the morning.
Batra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tycoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Tycoon.
A slapping body kick lands there for Batra.
Tycoon throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tycoon.
Batra misses the shot to the body.
Tycoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batra.
Tycoon missing with a left hand there. Batra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batra throws a right and a left that Tycoon avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Tycoon misses the target.
Batra shoots in for a double leg but Tycoon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tycoon moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gobal Batra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Tycoon'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.

Tycoon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tycoon lands a jab to Batra's midsection.
Tycoon misses with a body shot.
Batra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tycoon can pounce on him.
Batra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Batra misses with a wild body shot.
Tycoon throws an overhand right that lands on Batra's shoulder, as Batra tries to avoid the shot.
Batra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tycoon misses with a looping left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Batra.
Batra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Mike Tycoon's cut is getting worse.
Tycoon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tycoon avoids the head kick by Batra.
Batra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Tycoon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon scores with a nice head shot.
Batra lands with an overhand left.
Tycoon throws a poor cross that misses
and Batra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tycoon swings for the body but Batra moves out of range.
Tycoon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tycoon looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
A jab from Batra misses.
Tycoon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Batra's hands.
Batra slips a jab from Tycoon.
Tycoon slips a straight right by Batra.
A slapping leg kick lands for Batra.
Batra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tycoon throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tycoon.
Nice shot by Batra.
Tycoon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batra has time to react.
Tycoon misses with a body kick.
Batra throws a sloppy head kick and Tycoon moves out of range easily.
Batra tries a head kick but it misses.
Tycoon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tycoon.
Batra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Tycoon misses.
Batra misses with the combination.
Batra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Batra tenderised Tycoon's leg. Tycoon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tycoon.
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tycoon.
Tycoon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tycoon works Batra's body with a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Tycoon as Batra shoots in.
Batra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tycoon throws a shot from downtown. Batra moves away and avoids it.
Tycoon blocks a head kick by Batra.
Tycoon throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Tycoon.
Batra moves out of range as Tycoon strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Batra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tycoon thows a leg kick but Batra checks it
and Batra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Mike Tycoon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tycoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Tycoon.
And Batra tries to counter it with a takedown but Tycoon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tycoon throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
Batra closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batra slips under a jab from Tycoon.
Tycoon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Tycoon takes a jab right on the kisser.

Jeez, Mike Tycoon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Batra slips a jab from Tycoon.
Batra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Batra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Batra, as that shot connected.
Tycoon needs to keep his hands up - Batra had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gobal Batra just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mike Tycoon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tycoon thows a body kick. Batra tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tycoon.
Batra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batra looks to land a body kick but Tycoon moved away.
Tycoon lands a jab to Batra's midsection.
Tycoon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tycoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra avoids the body shot from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tycoon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tycoon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Batra to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Batra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tycoon 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon is working hard here to advance position.
Tycoon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tycoon tries to get out of the position.
Batra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tycoon is looking to stand up but Batra isn't so interested in that idea.
Batra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tycoon wants to get back to his feet but Batra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tycoon.
Batra misses with an uppercut. Tycoon saw that one coming.
Batra has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and Batra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tycoon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batra. That did some damage!
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batra tries a quick counter leg kick but Tycoon is wise to it.
Tycoon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tycoon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Batra counters with a straight right hand.
Tycoon dips to his left and cracks Batra with an uppercut!
Tycoon throws a big shot that misses.
Batra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tycoon on the side of the head.
Batra checks a leg kick nicely.
Tycoon scores with a hook to the body. Batra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tycoon swings for the body but Batra moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batra is looking to chop away at Tycoon's legs.
It looked like Tycoon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Batra.
Tycoon throws a big shot that misses.
Batra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tycoon throws a body shot but no joy.
Batra misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tycoon throws a big shot that misses.
Batra unleashes a big counter combination but Tycoon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tycoon looks to land a left hand but Batra moved out of range nicely.
Batra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tycoon jabs Batra right on the nose. Batra blinks but takes it well.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
A low kick from Tycoon is predictable there
enabling Batra to counter with a crisp jab.
Tycoon misses with a straight left.
Tycoon misses with a hook
and Batra counters with a left to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Batra on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tycoon cracks Batra with a good jab.
Tycoon throws a looping overhand right but Batra ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Batra counters with a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Tycoon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gobal Batra!
Gobal Batra is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Gobal Batra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.