PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista Da Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pride Theme. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva enters the cage!

Kim
vs
Rafael Batista Da Silva

185 cm
43
220 lbs
32 - 46 - 2

186 cm
37
208 lbs
30 - 25 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 46 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Batista Da Silva looking to score a takedown here. Kim is defending well but Batista Da Silva drives through and ends up in Kim's guard.
Batista Da Silva is in close to Kim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Batista Da Silva wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Batista Da Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Batista Da Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Batista Da Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista Da Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batista Da Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batista Da Silva's guard.

Batista Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batista Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kim has managed to get both his arms back between Batista Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Kim wants to control from the top but Batista Da Silva keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Batista Da Silva is on top in guard.

Batista Da Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kim is trying to control the position but Batista Da Silva postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kim trying to pass the guard but Batista Da Silva defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kim is nestled in close to Batista Da Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Kim wants to work for an arm triangle but Batista Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim thows a huge punch but Batista Da Silva dodges it nicely.

Kim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Batista Da Silva defends it well.
Batista Da Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Batista Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim wants to control from the top but Batista Da Silva keeps moving.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kim drops back, looking for a kneebar! Batista Da Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Batista Da Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Batista Da Silva!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Batista Da Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Batista Da Silva looking to control but instead Kim has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kim regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batista Da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kim darts in looking for a takedown but Batista Da Silva gets double underhooks and turns Kim into the cage.
Jin Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batista Da Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Batista Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batista Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Batista Da Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kim's half guard.

Batista Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Kim is defending well.
Batista Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim tries to roll over but Batista Da Silva keeps him under control.
Batista Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working.
Batista Da Silva throwing shots but Kim is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Kim manages to get to full guard.
Kim trying to control the position here.
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batista Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Batista Da Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batista Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batista Da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Batista Da Silva throws an elbow that misses. Kim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batista Da Silva's guard. Nice move by Kim!

Batista Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
Kim connects with a couple of short punches.

Batista Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Kim pushes his legs off easily.
Kim trying to control but Batista Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Kim throws a big right hand that misses.
Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Batista Da Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kim is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Batista Da Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
Kim prevents Batista Da Silva from escaping the position.
Kim in side control, throwing shots but Batista Da Silva defends.

Kim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Batista Da Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kim but great work by Batista Da Silva.
An elbow from Batista Da Silva crashes against the mat.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batista Da Silva prevents Kim from escaping the position.
Kim dodges the ground and pound from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Kim's head but Kim avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working.
Batista Da Silva throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kim works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kim tries to kick Batista Da Silva off but Batista Da Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Batista Da Silva thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Batista Da Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batista Da Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.
Batista Da Silva throws a strike but Kim avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
That's time! Kim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Batista Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batista Da Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kim in his tracks.
Batista Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Kim should have avoided that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Batista Da Silva.
Kim blocks a head kick by Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva stuffs the takedown.

Batista Da Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
An elbow from Batista Da Silva crashes against the mat.

Batista Da Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kim has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Batista Da Silva but great work by Kim.
Kim grinds an elbow into Batista Da Silva's temple.
Kim wants to control but Batista Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Kim working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is trying to move to mount but Batista Da Silva reverses beautifully and ends up in Kim's guard.
Kim has a closed guard, preventing Batista Da Silva from standing up.
Batista Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Batista Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Kim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Batista Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Batista Da Silva throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Batista Da Silva from controlling successfully.

Batista Da Silva has gone for a leg lock! Kim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Batista Da Silva's guard.

Kim trying to control but Batista Da Silva is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Batista Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Batista Da Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Batista Da Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Batista Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batista Da Silva manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kim is looking to stall here but Batista Da Silva recovers full guard.
Kim postures up in Batista Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Batista Da Silva blocks it.

Batista Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kim trying to control but Batista Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Jin Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Batista Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batista Da Silva 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
A relieved looking Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.