PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pietrus Malkevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenchy LeBatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malkevicius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Arch Enemy - We Will Rise. LeBatts has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Frenchy LeBatts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pietrus Malkevicius's chin.

Malkevicius
vs
LeBatts

170 cm
26
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
202 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietrus Malkevicius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frenchy LeBatts!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkevicius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeBatts looks gassed!
Malkevicius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBatts throws out the jab.
Malkevicius throws a jab when LeBatts was well out of range.
Malkevicius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malkevicius takes a swing at LeBatts's ribcage but misses.
Malkevicius swats away the attempt to clinch by LeBatts.
Malkevicius throws the left hand but LeBatts avoids the punch easily.
LeBatts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malkevicius.
LeBatts avoids the body shot from Malkevicius.
Malkevicius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LeBatts as he jumps to the side.
Malkevicius shoots in but LeBatts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietrus Malkevicius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - LeBatts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Malkevicius.
Malkevicius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LeBatts slips a straight right by Malkevicius.
Malkevicius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malkevicius throws out a loose jab but LeBatts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malkevicius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBatts manages to avoid it.
LeBatts leaves Malkevicius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malkevicius shoots in and drives through. LeBatts sprawls well.
Malkevicius looks to throw the jab but LeBatts is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkevicius shoots in looking for a takedown but LeBatts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malkevicius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malkevicius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeBatts but LeBatts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malkevicius throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBatts.
LeBatts leaves Malkevicius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Malkevicius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malkevicius throws an overhand right that lands on LeBatts's shoulder, as LeBatts tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malkevicius is defended easily by LeBatts.
Malkevicius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBatts swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkevicius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LeBatts counters with a left to the body.
Malkevicius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeBatts tries to avoid it but Malkevicius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeBatts to the ground. LeBatts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malkevicius dives in and grabs LeBatts's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeBatts pushes down on Malkevicius's head and hops out.
Malkevicius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malkevicius fails with the takedown.
Malkevicius tries to score a power double leg takedown but LeBatts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malkevicius somewhat.
Malkevicius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBatts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malkevicius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into LeBatts's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
LeBatts is trying to keep Malkevicius in close.
Malkevicius is looking to work some ground and pound but LeBatts has wrist control.
LeBatts is trying to control the position but Malkevicius postures up.
Malkevicius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LeBatts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeBatts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malkevicius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Malkevicius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Malkevicius drops back looking for a leg! LeBatts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LeBatts manages to kick Malkevicius off! Malkevicius jumps back into LeBatts's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malkevicius thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietrus Malkevicius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fighters circling - Malkevicius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malkevicius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malkevicius misses with a hook. LeBatts ducked under it nicely.
LeBatts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malkevicius misses with a body shot.
Malkevicius misses with a hook.
LeBatts walks into a jab.
Malkevicius misses with an uppercut. LeBatts saw that one coming.
LeBatts defending well as Malkevicius loads up on a big left hand.
LeBatts is breathing heavily.
Malkevicius fails with a takedown attempt.
LeBatts staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBatts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malkevicius just misses with a punch to the body.
Malkevicius tries for a takedown but LeBatts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Malkevicius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malkevicius thows a big elbow that misses.

Malkevicius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Malkevicius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malkevicius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malkevicius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malkevicius wants to pass the guard but LeBatts is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malkevicius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Malkevicius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Malkevicius looking to pass the guard.
Malkevicius slips nicely into half guard.
LeBatts wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Malkevicius wants to work for an arm triangle but LeBatts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malkevicius trying to pass the guard but LeBatts defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Malkevicius there.

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

Malkevicius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LeBatts is just riding it out for now. Malkevicius eventually gives up the hold.
Malkevicius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeBatts defending well though.
Malkevicius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Malkevicius seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. LeBatts is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pietrus Malkevicius!