PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Clothesoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batts comes to the cage accompanied by AINT THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Batts
vs
Clothesoff

186 cm
26
201 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

188 cm
31
190 lbs
24 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

Hell's Balls Fightwear
Hellbent, Inc.™

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oliver Clothesoff!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clothesoff does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Batts throws a body punch but Clothesoff moves out of range.
Batts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clothesoff throws the left hand but Batts avoids the punch easily.
Batts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clothesoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clothesoff throws a series of punches but Batts moves out of range.
Batts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clothesoff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batts.
Clothesoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Batts.
Clothesoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batts.
Clothesoff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Clothesoff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Batts throws a shot to the body.
Clothesoff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Batts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clothesoff can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothesoff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Batts - that will leave a mark!
Sloppy strikes from Clothesoff. Those never looked like landing.
Batts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clothesoff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batts can pounce on him.
Clothesoff misses with a low kick.
Batts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batts swings for the body but Clothesoff moves out of range.
Batts scores with a head kick. Clothesoff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Batts throws a solid leg kick but Clothesoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Batts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clothesoff. That's going to slow Batts down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clothesoff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Batts stops Clothesoff from passing to mount.
Clothesoff looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Batts is avoiding damage well.
Clothesoff in side control, throwing shots but Batts defends.
Batts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clothesoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Clothesoff tries for a kimura but Batts is defending well.
Clothesoff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Batts to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts is being controlled here.
Clothesoff throws an elbow but Batts slips to the side and avoids it well.
Clothesoff working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Clothesoff trying to control the action but Batts is working from the bottom.
Batts wants to control but Clothesoff postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts is looking to regain half guard here but Clothesoff keeps moving and retains side control.
Clothesoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clothesoff tries to move into full mount but can't pass Batts's legs.
You can see the frustration on Batts's face as Clothesoff controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batts dodges the ground and pound from Clothesoff.
Clothesoff creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Batts sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Clothesoff 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.

Clothesoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clothesoff thuds his right hand into Batts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Batts misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clothesoff.
Clothesoff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clothesoff scores with a jab to the head.
Billy Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batts. That's going to slow Clothesoff down.
Batts tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clothesoff is able to avoid easily.
Batts misses the body punch
and Clothesoff counters with an outside leg kick.
Batts misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clothesoff scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Batts lands with a good body shot.
Clothesoff throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oliver Clothesoff seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Clothesoff closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Batts's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothesoff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Batts controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clothesoff fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batts on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Clothesoff.
Batts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clothesoff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff tried to score with a low kick but Batts checks it.
Batts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clothesoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Batts.
Batts throws a body punch but Clothesoff moves out of range.
Batts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billy Batts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clothesoff misses with a looping right.
Clothesoff throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clothesoff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Batts is fending him off so far but Clothesoff persists. Nope, Batts circles away and we're back to standing.
Batts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batts throws a jab when Clothesoff was well out of range.
Clothesoff throws a looping overhand right but Batts ducks down to avoid it.
Batts looks to score with a jab to the body but Clothesoff is just out of range.
Clothesoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clothesoff checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Batts doesn't seem bothered though.
Batts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clothesoff.
Clothesoff slips a straight right by Batts.
Clothesoff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clothesoff tried to score with a low kick but Batts checks it.
Batts avoids the head kick by Clothesoff.
Clothesoff connects with a jab.
Batts takes a swing at Clothesoff's ribcage but misses.
Batts throws a body punch but Clothesoff moves out of range.
A lazy left from Clothesoff finds it's target.
Clothesoff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Batts avoids it really well and circles away.
Batts lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts moves forwards but Clothesoff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clothesoff throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Clothesoff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Batts throws a big shot that misses.
Clothesoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Clothesoff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by Batts.
Batts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clothesoff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Clothesoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Batts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Clothesoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clothesoff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clothesoff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Batts misses with a body kick.
Clothesoff throws a big shot that misses.
Clothesoff falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Batts to counter with a crisp jab.

Clothesoff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clothesoff showed some decent athleticism there.
Clothesoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Batts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothesoff working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Batts's thigh. Batts counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Clothesoff forces his way into half guard.
Clothesoff wants to take a breather but Batts is having none of it.
Billy Batts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliver Clothesoff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Clothesoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Batts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clothesoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Batts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Batts is defending against the submission attempts here by Clothesoff.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Clothesoff is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Oliver Clothesoff hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A head kick misses from Batts.
Nice defenses there by Batts.
Batts is looking to wear down Clothesoff with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Batts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clothesoff jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Batts throws a hook but Clothesoff avoids it easily.
Batts tries to land a leg kick but Clothesoff saw it coming and moves away.
Batts misses the jab.
Clothesoff lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batts scores with a jab.
Batts walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clothesoff just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Clothesoff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clothesoff 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Clothesoff!