PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Ridgewood (ranked 3881 p4p, 3980 weight class) and Jarlaxle Baenre (ranked 406 p4p, 410 weight class). Jarlaxle Baenre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ridgewood
vs
Baenre

188 cm
26
155
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
160
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

KOMBAT KLOTHING

The Stuff
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Ridgewood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarlaxle Baenre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridgewood blocks a head kick by Baenre.
Ridgewood misses with a hook. Baenre ducked under it nicely.
Ridgewood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baenre dodges the punch combination from Ridgewood.
Baenre misses with a head kick.
Ridgewood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridgewood thuds his right hand into Baenre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Jarlaxle Baenre has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Ridgewood. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from Ridgewood both land. Nice combination.

Baenre is rocked!
Ridgewood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Baenre has Ridgewood up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baenre has Ridgewood pressed against the cage, preventing Ridgewood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baenre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ridgewood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ridgewood missing with knees to the body.
Baenre has Ridgewood pressed against the cage, preventing Ridgewood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ridgewood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ridgewood working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Baenre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baenre keeps control of Ridgewood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ridgewood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgewood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baenre has him pressed against the cage.
Ridgewood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ridgewood is trying to maintain a safe position but Baenre gets an underhook and turns Ridgewood into the cage.
Ridgewood tries to circle away but Baenre has him pinned against the cage.
Ridgewood is looking to break free of the clinch but Baenre has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ridgewood wants to stall.
Baenre keeps control of Ridgewood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ridgewood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baenre is defending well for now.
Baenre keeps control of Ridgewood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Baenre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ridgewood uses from the top position.
Baenre working a defensive guard here.
Ridgewood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baenre is proving hard to escape from.
Ridgewood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgewood trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baenre's guard.

Baenre has his foot on Ridgewood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridgewood works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Ludus Magnus inform us that Baenre has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ridgewood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baenre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ridgewood is fighting to break Baenre's control of his arms but Baenre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ridgewood postures up in Baenre's guard and throws a big left but Baenre blocks it.
Ridgewood wants to control from the top but Baenre keeps moving.

Baenre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ridgewood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ridgewood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baenre seems keen to control Ridgewood's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baenre has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ridgewood doesn't defend quickly enough and Baenre has managed to lock this one up! Can Ridgewood escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Baenre on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jarlaxle Baenre!