PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mj Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Llipton Teabag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Baird
vs
Teabag

178 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Nutrition
Alpha-Omega

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mj Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Llipton Teabag!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird throws a right hand that Teabag ducks under and follows up with a left that Teabag also avoids with ease.

Teabag closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baird did well to prevent Teabag getting side control.
Teabag stops Baird from getting back to his feet.
Teabag wants to take a breather but Baird is having none of it.
Teabag trying to control the pace.
Baird on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Teabag passes to full mount!
Teabag lands a big elbow.
Teabag tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baird knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Teabag on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teabag seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Baird is holding on tight.
Teabag takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baird squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teabag controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Teabag has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Despite being in the dominant position, Llipton Teabag just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baird misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baird!
Teabag takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Teabag closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Teabag lands in his opponent's guard.
Teabag trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teabag stops Baird from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teabag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Teabag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Teabag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teabag is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Teabag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Teabag with that takedown attempt.
Baird rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teabag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Teabag shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baird manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Teabag is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Teabag postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baird is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Teabag, into his guard.
Teabag wants to control but Baird passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Llipton Teabag dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Baird lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baird misses with a two punch combination.
Baird looks to land a combination but Teabag avoids it well.
Teabag looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Teabag misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baird is looking to clinch but Teabag is avoiding it.
Teabag avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teabag throws a leg kick but Baird sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baird throws a series of punches but Teabag moves out of range.
Teabag fails to land the takedown.

Baird gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Teabag trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Teabag works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teabag is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Baird is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Teabag takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Teabag unloading with bombs!
Teabag controlling from mount.
Teabag landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teabag landing strikes from the mount.
Baird is trying to stand up.
Teabag controlling the position easily from mount.
Teabag lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Teabag working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Teabag content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teabag lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Teabag landing shots from mount.
Teabag controlling the pace for now.

Teabag is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baird has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teabag controlling from mount.
Baird's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Teabag controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Llipton Teabag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Teabag slips a jab and a cross from Baird.
Horrible takedown by Teabag or perhaps it was just good defense by Baird which made him look bad.
Baird closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Teabag bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baird's head.
Baird leaves Teabag with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baird tries to bum rush Teabag with a series of wild strikes but Teabag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teabag avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baird scores with a three punch combo!
Baird looks to land a combination but Teabag avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baird darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baird misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teabag dodges the punch combination from Baird.
Baird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Baird does no damage.
Teabag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baird is fending him off so far but Teabag persists. Nope, Baird circles away and we're back to standing.
Mj Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Llipton Teabag.
Teabag fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Baird. No joy for Teabag on that attempt.
Teabag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teabag has a takedown stuffed.
Baird lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baird keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baird fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baird cracks Teabag with a right hand to the side of the head.
Teabag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baird is fending him off so far but Teabag persists. Nope, Baird circles away and we're back to standing.
Baird moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baird looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teabag keeps the fight on the outside.
Baird tries to bum rush Teabag with a series of wild strikes but Teabag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Baird misses.
Mj Baird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teabag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teabag closes the distance and clinches up with Baird, looking for a takedown. Teabag pushes Baird against the cage but Baird circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baird tries to bum rush Teabag with a series of wild strikes but Teabag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baird throws a series of strikes that have Teabag backpedaling.
Teabag tries for a takedown but Baird sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baird lands with a hook. Teabag tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baird.
Baird works over Teabag's head and body with a nice combination.
Baird moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baird.
Baird throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Baird doesn't manage to clinch there - Teabag circles away.
Baird thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Teabag if he has to take too many more of those.
Baird throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Baird as he connects with a hook.
Baird throws a series of punches but Teabag moves out of range.
Baird lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Teabag backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Baird scores with a four punch combination!
Teabag dodges the punch combination from Baird.
Baird lunges at Teabag with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Teabag's hand.
Teabag is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baird.
Teabag looks for the body kick but Baird saw that one coming.
Baird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Teabag scores with a takedown into Baird's guard.
Teabag wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teabag won't allow Baird to get back to his feet.
Teabag passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Teabag is looking to take a break and control but Baird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teabag controls the position.
Baird is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Teabag has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baird is not content to let Teabag control the position.

Teabag is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baird is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Teabag wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baird, who protects the arm well.
Baird wants to get back to his feet but Teabag drags him back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mj Baird showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Teabag 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight for Llipton Teabag!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Llipton Teabag!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Llipton Teabag!

Llipton Teabag wins by unanimous decision!