PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Not Batman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buccio Rodenick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Batman
vs
Rodenick

200 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Not Batman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buccio Rodenick!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodenick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batman sprawls well. Batman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodenick gets slowly back to his feet.
Batman shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodenick tries to sprawl out of it but Batman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodenick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Batman goes for a double leg but Rodenick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodenick continues to drive forward.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Rodenick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodenick is defended easily by Batman.
Batman blocks a head kick by Rodenick.
Some wild striking there from Rodenick.

Batman has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodenick pulls Batman into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rodenick wants to control but Batman passes easily into half guard.

Batman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodenick is just riding it out for now. Batman eventually gives up the hold.
Rodenick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodenick looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodenick, not yet.
Batman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodenick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodenick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodenick is trying to control the position but Batman postures up.
Batman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Batman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rodenick, up you get!

Rodenick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Batman has an active guard here but Rodenick has managed to pass into half guard.
Rodenick is thwarting Batman's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodenick is keen to just control but Batman is a slippery customer.
Rodenick prevents Batman from improving his position.
Batman has his hands clasped together around Rodenick's back. He's all about the action.
Rodenick wants to pass the guard but Batman is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodenick is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Batman reverses the position - he's now on top in Rodenick's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodenick is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Batman dives into side control.
Batman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Batman is looking to take a break and control but Rodenick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodenick can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batman wants to take a breather but Rodenick manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Batman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buccio Rodenick will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Batman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodenick keeps the fight on the outside.
Batman tries to clinch up but Rodenick circles away and keeps his distance.
Batman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodenick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batman somewhat.
Batman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodenick defends it nicely.

Batman instigates a clinch.
Rodenick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodenick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batman misses with a takedown attempt - Rodenick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Not Batman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodenick tries to land a front kick but Batman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horrible takedown by Rodenick or perhaps it was just good defense by Batman which made him look bad.
Batman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodenick is fending him off so far but Batman persists. Nope, Rodenick circles away and we're back to standing.
Batman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodenick pinned against the cage. Rodenick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodenick tries to close the distance and clinch but Batman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodenick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Rodenick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Batman to the mat! Batman manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodenick controlling from the top position.
Rodenick slips nicely into half guard.
Batman wants to get back to full guard.
Batman tries to kick Rodenick off but Rodenick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rodenick wants to take a breather but Batman is having none of it.
Batman is controlling Rodenick's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodenick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodenick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Buccio Rodenick wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Batman or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodenick which made him look bad.
Rodenick throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodenick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batman throws a head kick but Rodenick moves out of range.
Batman lands a slapping body shot.
Rodenick shoots in and drives through. Batman sprawls well.
Rodenick is breathing heavily.
Batman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodenick is fending him off so far but Batman persists. Nope, Rodenick circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodenick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Batman closes the distance and clinches.
Batman is looking to take this one to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodenick is defending well for now.
Rodenick tries for a takedown but Batman manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rodenick throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Not Batman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Batman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodenick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodenick stuffs the takedown.
Rodenick blocks a head kick by Batman.

Rodenick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodenick is trying to pull guard but Batman has him pressed against the cage.

Rodenick pulls guard effortlessly.

Rodenick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Batman passes into side control.
Batman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Batman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rodenick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Batman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodenick has escaped the position, nice work there.

Batman stands up and beckons Rodenick to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batman is defended easily by Rodenick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Not Batman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batman misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rodenick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rodenick stuffs the takedown.

Rodenick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Batman on his heels. He'll look to pass Batman's guard now, I'm sure.
Rodenick trying to control but Batman is working from the bottom.
Rodenick passes into half guard.

Batman kicks off Rodenick and gets to his feet.

Rodenick 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodenick wants to control from the top but Batman keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodenick wants to stand and escape but instead Batman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Batman content to stall in guard here.
Batman throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodenick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batman manages to get himself to full guard.
Batman is trying to control the position but Rodenick postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodenick manages to get himself to full guard.

Rodenick is looking for a triangle but Batman pushes his legs off easily.
Rodenick wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Batman is now in half guard.
Batman is trying to control. Rodenick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodenick is looking to improve his position.
Batman uses his free foot to push down on Rodenick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodenick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Buccio Rodenick.
I think Rodenick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!