PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 1870 p4p, 3349 weight class) and Ludwig Von Mises (ranked 263 p4p, 409 weight class). Bateman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, King of New York, Fun luvin Criminals . Patrick Bateman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bateman
vs
Von Mises

183 cm
24
176
8 - 4 - 0

186 cm
24
181
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

SynCity Fightwear
Urban Fighter

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Von Mises!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman staying out of range there.
Von Mises connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Mises.
Bateman throws a body punch but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bateman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Mises bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bateman's head.
Von Mises throws a leg kick which misses Bateman's front leg but catches the back leg as Bateman tries to avoid it.
Von Mises throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Mises misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Von Mises backs away, Bateman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Von Mises counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Mises.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Mises. Bateman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bateman lands a nice shot to the body.
Bateman takes a swing at Von Mises's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Von Mises moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bateman.

Bateman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Mises looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Von Mises is looking to reverse the position.
Von Mises gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Bateman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Bateman is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Mises has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bateman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bateman!
Von Mises is looking for a sweep.
Von Mises takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Mises manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Von Mises looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Mises is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bateman jumps into side control!
Von Mises tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bateman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Bateman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Von Mises is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Mises is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that Bateman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Von Mises is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Von Mises looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Von Mises actively working from the bottom here.
Bateman tries to pass to full mount but Von Mises defends it.

Von Mises looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Bateman connects with a nice short shot to Von Mises's temple.
Bateman lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman thows a huge punch but Von Mises dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Bateman.
Von Mises trying to get back to full guard but Bateman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Von Mises really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bateman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Von Mises hang on?
Von Mises is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Mises taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Mises manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Von Mises actively working from the bottom here.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.

Von Mises is rocked!
Von Mises gets back to full guard.

Von Mises is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Bateman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Von Mises connects with a looping right hand.
Von Mises fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a lovely overhand right.
Bateman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Mises scores with the left hand. Bateman knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Mises.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman misses the shot to the body.
Von Mises delivers a nice body kick.
Von Mises fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bateman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bateman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Mises moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises throws a combination. Bateman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Von Mises lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bateman tries to land a leg kick but Von Mises saw it coming and moves away.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Von Mises.
Bateman looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Mises is just out of range.
Von Mises tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bateman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Von Mises did well to prevent Bateman getting side control.

Von Mises looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bateman working Von Mises over with strikes.

Von Mises is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bateman pulls his head out easily.
Bateman winds up and cracks Von Mises with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Von Mises's hands, connecting with Von Mises's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bateman is pressing down on Von Mises's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Mises is holding on for now.
Bateman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Mises is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Mises on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Mises tries to get to full guard but Bateman has control of the leg.

Bateman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Von Mises actively working from the bottom here.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.

Von Mises is defending against the submission attempts here by Bateman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.

Von Mises actively working from the bottom here.

Von Mises is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bateman pulls his head out easily.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Von Mises's hands, connecting with Von Mises's forehead.

Von Mises looking for submissions off his back.
Von Mises is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bateman is nestled in close to Von Mises, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Mises wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Bateman is looking for a kimura here.
Bateman working Von Mises over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Bateman.
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Von Mises is working away.
Bateman is nestled in close to Von Mises, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Von Mises is still in real trouble! Can Bateman finish him?
Bateman winds up and cracks Von Mises with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Von Mises looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Mises has hold of Bateman's hands but Bateman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Bateman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for Von Mises.
Von Mises seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Mises takes a swing at Bateman's ribcage but misses.
Von Mises swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Von Mises misses with the combination.
Bateman tries to score with a low kick but Von Mises moves his leg out of the way.
Von Mises lands a head shot.
Bateman wants to land a leg kick but Von Mises is out of range.
Von Mises works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a leg kick but Von Mises checks it.
Von Mises was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bateman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Von Mises.
Bateman misses with a looping left.

Von Mises tries to sprawl but Bateman drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Von Mises looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Mises is pressing down on Bateman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bateman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Von Mises's head.

Von Mises is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bateman defends well.
Bateman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Von Mises throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is in close to Von Mises's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Von Mises has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bateman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bateman scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Von Mises is looking for a triangle but Bateman pushes his legs off easily.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Mises swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Mises is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bateman throws an elbow that misses. Von Mises uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bateman's guard. Nice move by Von Mises!

Bateman looking for a guillotine here but Von Mises defends easily.
Patrick Bateman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bateman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Mises postures up.
Patrick Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Mises won't allow Bateman to sweep him here.
Von Mises trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.

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

Bateman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four 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.
Von Mises trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Von Mises from controlling successfully.
Von Mises pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bateman is keeping the position for now.
Bateman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Ludwig Von Mises has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Mises connects with a solid leg kick.

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 Patrick Bateman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bateman, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.