PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Bateman (ranked 1623 p4p, 210 weight class) and BJ McGobblecock (ranked 1005 p4p, 135 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bateman
vs
McGobblecock

185 cm
34
195 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

200 cm
29
200 lbs
19 - 9 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a front kick but Bateman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bateman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGobblecock, Jr.'s head.
Bateman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bateman.
Bateman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bateman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bateman scores with the left hand. McGobblecock, Jr. knows he should have avoided that one.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bateman swings for the body but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. throws out the jab.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bateman moves forwards but McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Bateman misses.
It seemed like McGobblecock, Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGobblecock, Jr. finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bateman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a shot from downtown. Bateman moves away and avoids it.
McGobblecock, Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McGobblecock, Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bateman moves away.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a lazy right hand but Bateman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. walks into a stiff left hand from Bateman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman slips a straight right by McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGobblecock, Jr. but McGobblecock, Jr. pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGobblecock, Jr. manages to avoid it.
McGobblecock, Jr. thinks about the counter body kick.
Bateman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a looping overhand right but Bateman ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman sizes up McGobblecock, Jr. with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bateman connects with a body shot.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from McGobblecock, Jr. finds it's target.
Bateman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bateman scores with a punch to the head.

Bateman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McGobblecock, Jr. has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bateman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. 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.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a slapping body shot.
Bateman scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGobblecock, Jr. listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bateman blocks a low kick nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab by Bateman.
A punch combination from Bateman misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses the jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a head shot.

It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman lands with an uppercut that bounces McGobblecock, Jr. off the cage and back into range.
McGobblecock, Jr. slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws an overhand right that lands on Bateman's shoulder, as Bateman tries to avoid the shot.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bateman throws a jab when McGobblecock, Jr. was well out of range.
Bateman throws a series of punches but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman shoots for a double leg takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. sprawls well. He's pushed Bateman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to counter with a clinch but Bateman pushes him away.
The crowd cheers as McGobblecock, Jr. lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bateman doesn't seem phased though.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bateman manages to avoid it.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bateman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bateman manages to avoid it.

Bateman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGobblecock, Jr.!

McGobblecock, Jr. explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bateman in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGobblecock, Jr., as that shot connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bateman checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to land a leg kick but Bateman is out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bateman's calf.
McGobblecock, Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bateman.
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. slaps away a takedown attempt from Bateman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bateman throws a body shot but no joy.
Bateman works McGobblecock, Jr.'s body with a nice hook.
Bateman walks into a straight right hand from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body shot but no joy.
Bateman throws a series of punches but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bateman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGobblecock, Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ McGobblecock, Jr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bateman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGobblecock, Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bateman's head backwards.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bateman moves out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. strikes.
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bateman. That did some damage!
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bateman moves out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Bateman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGobblecock, Jr. did well to prevent Bateman getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGobblecock, Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Bateman sits in half guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McGobblecock, Jr.!
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. just holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman looking to control but McGobblecock, Jr. is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bateman wants to take his opponent's back but McGobblecock, Jr. doesn't allow it.

Bateman has hold of McGobblecock, Jr.'s left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGobblecock, Jr. manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman avoids the attempt from McGobblecock, Jr. to control.
Bateman looking to control but McGobblecock, Jr. is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman fails to advance to McGobblecock, Jr.'s back.

Bateman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGobblecock, Jr. is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGobblecock, Jr. and Bateman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Bateman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGobblecock, Jr. is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. pushes Bateman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bateman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but McGobblecock, Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bateman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bateman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bateman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGobblecock, Jr.!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGobblecock, Jr. is trying to escape the mount.
Bateman tries to take his opponent's back but McGobblecock, Jr. turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to stand up but Bateman won't let him.

McGobblecock, Jr. decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bateman, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but McGobblecock, Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. throws out the jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a wild combination.
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 Paddy Bateman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bateman dives in for a single leg takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Bateman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bateman is pressing down on McGobblecock, Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. McGobblecock, Jr. is holding on for now.
Bateman is keen to just control but McGobblecock, Jr. is a slippery customer.
Bateman controlling the pace.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to hold on to Bateman's head to control him but Bateman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bateman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGobblecock, Jr. is just riding it out for now. Bateman eventually gives up the hold.

McGobblecock, Jr. makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Bateman misses with a body shot.
Bateman fails with the takedown

and McGobblecock, Jr. counters by clinching up.
Bateman goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGobblecock, Jr. prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bateman avoids it.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bateman's defenses.
Bateman is trying to maintain a safe position but McGobblecock, Jr. gets an underhook and turns Bateman into the cage.
A right hand to the body from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bateman misses with the head strike.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bateman.
Bateman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Bateman dodges an elbow strike from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGobblecock, Jr. pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a low kick but Bateman avoids it.
Bateman walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGobblecock, Jr.'s head.
A big left from Bateman misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a head kick that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings for the body but Bateman moves out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. scoring well with a low kick there.
McGobblecock, Jr. has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGobblecock, Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a counter combo.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. throws out the jab.
Bateman connects with a body shot that sends McGobblecock, Jr.'s belly button to the back.
Bateman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGobblecock, Jr.'s waist but McGobblecock, Jr. gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bateman off to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bateman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Bateman.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bateman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bateman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bateman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock, Jr..

McGobblecock, Jr. gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bateman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bateman trying to control but McGobblecock, Jr. is working from the bottom.
Bateman looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGobblecock, Jr. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ McGobblecock, Jr.!
During a confident post fight interview, BJ McGobblecock, Jr. thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.