PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nico Bake (ranked 5193 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Reisman (ranked 4921 p4p, 471 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.

Bake
vs
Reisman

182 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Nico Bake!
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, George Reisman!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Bake. No joy for Reisman on that attempt.
Bake lands a nice looking body kick.

Bake drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bake wants to pass the guard but Reisman is keeping the position.
Reisman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bake scoring with some ground and pound.
Reisman working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bake is in close to Reisman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bake prevents Reisman from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bake has gone for a leg lock! Reisman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bake's guard.

Reisman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bake is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bake has escaped and now he's on top!

Bake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reisman is proving hard to escape from.
Bake distracts Reisman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bake lands a couple of elbows.
Bake scoring with some ground and pound.
Bake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reisman is proving hard to escape from.

Reisman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bake throws an elbow that misses. Reisman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bake's guard. Nice move by Reisman!

Bake looking for a sweep. Not yet Bake, not yet.

Bake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reisman wants to pass the guard but Bake is keeping the position.
Bake pulls Reisman in close to prevent any damage.
Reisman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reisman postures up.
Bake keeping moving, preventing Reisman from controlling successfully.
Bake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reisman on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reisman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reisman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reisman throws a combination that misses
and Bake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Bake has managed to clinch.
Reisman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reisman tries to score a body lock takedown but Bake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nico Bake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Reisman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bake lands a nice knee to the body.

Bake wants the takedown. Reisman is fighting it off but Bake persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reisman's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Bake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reisman sprawls well initially but Bake persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bake tries to stand but can't do so whilst Reisman controls his leg.
Bake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Bake working for a guillotine from mount but Reisman is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bake looking for a guillotine from mount but Reisman is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reisman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reisman sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reisman defends it easily.
Bake keeping moving, preventing Reisman from controlling successfully.
Nico Bake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reisman is one step ahead there.

Bake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reisman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reisman can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reisman wants to pass the guard but Bake is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reisman looking to sit in guard and control but Bake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bake tries to free his leg and advance position but Reisman is retaining full guard.

Bake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reisman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bake has Reisman in his guard.

Reisman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reisman wants to control from the top but Bake keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reisman with a flurry of punches that miss.

Bake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reisman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bake is trying to keep Reisman in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A low kick from Reisman misses

so Bake counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Bake dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bake working away.
Reisman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bake moves into full mount!

Bake jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Reisman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Reisman and Bake has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Reisman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bake has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reisman tries to lock up and control but Bake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reisman can't escape the position.
Reisman tries to hold on but Bake postures up.
Reisman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bake prevents Reisman from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bake drops an elbow to the side of Reisman's head.
Reisman is looking to improve his position.
Reisman is trying to stand back up but Bake is controlling him

Reisman looking for submissions off his back.
Reisman is trying to maintain the position but Bake is very close to passing his half guard.
Bake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reisman trying to control here.
Reisman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reisman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bake landing some decent shots from guard.
Bake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reisman wants to stand up but Bake is controlling him.
Reisman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bake manages to get himself to full guard.

Reisman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bake wants to sweep but no luck.
George Reisman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nico Bake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reisman with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nico Bake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico Bake!