PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Baltimore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MARK CAGUIOA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Baltimore had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Baltimore
vs
CAGUIOA

188 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Baltimore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, MARK CAGUIOA!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CAGUIOA misses with a head kick.
Baltimore tries to clinch up but CAGUIOA circles away and keeps his distance.
CAGUIOA lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by CAGUIOA.
Baltimore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
CAGUIOA tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baltimore swivels and escapes.
Baltimore tries to bum rush CAGUIOA with a series of wild strikes but CAGUIOA uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baltimore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baltimore tries a head kick but it misses.
Baltimore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

CAGUIOA gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baltimore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on CAGUIOA's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
CAGUIOA trying to control the action but Baltimore is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CAGUIOA is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
CAGUIOA controlling the action here.
CAGUIOA takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CAGUIOA is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like CAGUIOA is going to stand back up.
Baltimore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baltimore tries to get out of the position.
Baltimore wants to control but CAGUIOA is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baltimore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Baltimore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baltimore keeping full guard, as CAGUIOA tries to pass.
CAGUIOA wants to stand but Baltimore is controlling his posture from full guard.
CAGUIOA preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CAGUIOA postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baltimore is on top in guard.
Baltimore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
CAGUIOA really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baltimore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Baltimore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baltimore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baltimore trying to control the position from guard on top but CAGUIOA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baltimore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of CAGUIOA's head.
CAGUIOA keeping moving, preventing Baltimore from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baltimore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baltimore wants to get up but he can't break CAGUIOA's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baltimore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baltimore looking to pass the guard.
Baltimore postures up in CAGUIOA's guard and throws a big left but CAGUIOA blocks it.
Baltimore has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baltimore prevents CAGUIOA from getting back to his feet.
CAGUIOA throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Baltimore lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baltimore throwing strikes from guard but CAGUIOA blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
CAGUIOA is trying to keep Baltimore in close.
Baltimore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
CAGUIOA is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltimore thows a big elbow that misses.
Baltimore is looking to work some ground and pound but CAGUIOA has wrist control.
CAGUIOA wants to stand but Baltimore is controlling the position.
CAGUIOA looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CAGUIOA avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baltimore cracks CAGUIOA with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MARK CAGUIOA dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

CAGUIOA shoots in but no luck this time.
Baltimore displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baltimore lands with an overhand left.
Decent striking displayed by Baltimore there.
Baltimore swats away the attempt to clinch by CAGUIOA.
Baltimore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baltimore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around CAGUIOA's waist but CAGUIOA gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baltimore off to one side.
A head kick misses from Baltimore.
Baltimore misses with a few strikes there.
Baltimore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baltimore tests CAGUIOA's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baltimore with a nice cross.

CAGUIOA closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Baltimore jumps guard and drags CAGUIOA to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Baltimore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. CAGUIOA doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. CAGUIOA manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

CAGUIOA is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baltimore has a closed guard, preventing CAGUIOA from standing up.
Baltimore looking to hit a scissor sweep but CAGUIOA is one step ahead there.

Baltimore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CAGUIOA defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CAGUIOA is looking to stand up but Baltimore won't let him.
CAGUIOA preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baltimore trying to keep a closed guard but CAGUIOA is proving a slippery customer.
CAGUIOA wants to control from the top but Baltimore keeps moving.
Baltimore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
CAGUIOA wants to stand but Baltimore is controlling his posture from full guard.
CAGUIOA preventing the sweep.
CAGUIOA must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baltimore is trying to control the position but CAGUIOA postures up.

Baltimore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
CAGUIOA looking to pass the guard.
Baltimore controls CAGUIOA momentarily but CAGUIOA frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baltimore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baltimore lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for CAGUIOA!
Baltimore is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. CAGUIOA can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
CAGUIOA tries to reverse the position but Baltimore maintains control.
Baltimore with good strikes from the mount here!
Baltimore looking to finish CAGUIOA with some ground and pound. This is bad for CAGUIOA!
Baltimore has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of CAGUIOA's face.

Baltimore wants to finish this one by submission but CAGUIOA is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Baltimore.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baltimore lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Baltimore lands a big shot there that rocks CAGUIOA but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
CAGUIOA tries to hold on but Baltimore postures up.

CAGUIOA defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Baltimore.
Baltimore landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CAGUIOA tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Baltimore dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

CAGUIOA throws a head kick that misses.
Jason Baltimore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baltimore throws a head kick that misses.
Baltimore throws a head kick that misses

and CAGUIOA counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baltimore's guard now.
CAGUIOA stopping the sweep attempt from Baltimore.
Jason Baltimore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
CAGUIOA is working Baltimore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
CAGUIOA chips away with some ground and pound.

Baltimore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
CAGUIOA won't allow Baltimore to sweep him here.
CAGUIOA stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baltimore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CAGUIOA chips away with some ground and pound.
Baltimore lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for CAGUIOA!
A nice elbow there by Baltimore.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baltimore dominating with strikes here.
CAGUIOA is desperately trying to improve his position but Baltimore has a good base and remains in mount.
Baltimore has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of CAGUIOA's face.
Baltimore cracks CAGUIOA with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Baltimore working CAGUIOA over with strikes here.
Baltimore landing shots from mount.
Baltimore lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baltimore connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Baltimore quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Baltimore but it's paid off an CAGUIOA is forced to tap! Nice work by Baltimore.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Baltimore!