PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Red Hot Chili Peppers - Don't Forget Me. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Daniel
vs
Baird

189 cm
24
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Bling Bling

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird misses with a two punch combination.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daniel.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniel manages to avoid it.
Daniel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baird throws a shot from downtown. Daniel moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Baird does no damage.
Daniel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baird's waist but Baird gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniel off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Baird - just one landing.

It looks like Riley Daniel has been cut.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Baird thuds a left hand into Daniel's body.
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baird misses the jab.
Daniel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Baird does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird throws a hook to the side of Daniel's head but Daniel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Baird shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Baird lands a big shot there that rocks Daniel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Daniel is trying to escape the mount.
Baird lands a big shot there that rocks Daniel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baird landing punches.
Baird working the ground and pound effectively.
Baird looking to control but Daniel 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.
Daniel is looking to improve his position but Baird isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daniel hang on?
Baird punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniel tries to lock up and control but Baird gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baird sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baird putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Baird breaks from Daniel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Baird connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Daniel is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daniel is in a horrible position here. Baird smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Baird landing punches.
Baird controlling his opponent.
Baird landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Baird.

Riley Daniel's cut is getting worse.
Baird lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Riley Daniel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Baird lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daniel hang on?

Jeez, Riley Daniel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Riley Daniel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Macadam Baird!