PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Baltimore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Downer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Baltimore
vs
Downer

188 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

176 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

The Adrenaline Matrix

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Baltimore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Downer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downer lands a high kick!
Downer doesn't manage to clinch there - Baltimore circles away.
Downer scores with a three punch combo!
Downer blocks a head kick by Baltimore.
Downer connects with a right hand. Baltimore shakes it off.
Baltimore with a lazy takedown attempt
and Downer counters with a one-two to the body.
Downer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baltimore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baltimore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Baltimore misses with a lunging right hand
letting Downer counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Downer moves into the clinch.
Downer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Downer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baltimores head.

Downer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Baltimore closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Downer.
A right hand to the body from Downer.
Baltimore tries to break free but Downer pushes him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baltimore ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baltimore no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Downer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Downer gets to his feet. Baltimore looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Downer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baltimore being controlled against the ropes.
Baltimore is trying to drag Downer to the mat but Downer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Baltimore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Downer fails to land.
Downer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baltimore's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downer has Baltimore pushed against the ropes.
Downer throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baltimore is trying to push Downer away but Downer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Baltimore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baltimore tries to break the clinch but Downer is controlling the position.
Downer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baltimore is trying to break the clinch but Downer has him pressed against the ropes.
Baltimore is working for takedown but Downer is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Baltimore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baltimore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Downer keeps control of Baltimore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Downer tries to stall but Baltimore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baltimore takes a shot to the head.
Downer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baltimore backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downer leaning against his opponent.
Downer lands a body shot.
Baltimore wants to break free but Downer has control.

Downer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luke Downer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Baltimore moves into range and clinches up with Downer.
Downer has Baltimore pressed against the ropes, preventing Baltimore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Downer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baltimore is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Downer.
Downer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Downer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Downer looking to stall.
Downer pushes off an throws an elbow but Baltimore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Downer is leaning against Baltimore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Downer stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baltimore is looking to control Downer's arms but Downer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baltimore has his back to the ropes.
Downer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Downer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baltimore's efforts to push away.

Downer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baltimore misses with a takedown attempt

and Downer counters by clinching up.
Downer lands with a short shot to the head.
Downer misses with a knee strike.
Downer lands with a short shot to the head.
Downer prevents a body shot from Baltimore.
Baltimore throws a punch but it's blocked by Downer.

Downer manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baltimore shoots in looking for a takedown but Downer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baltimore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Downer tries to keep at a distance but Baltimore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Downer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Downer tries to clinch
and Baltimore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Downer tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Baltimore moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baltimore as Downer tries to tie him up.
Baltimore tries a knee to the head but Downer blocks it.
Baltimore is trying to break the clinch but Downer is controlling him.
Downer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Downer has a couple of punches blocked by Baltimore.
Downer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baltimore backwards.
The referee calls for Downer to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baltimore is trying to push Downer away but Downer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baltimore is looking to break free of the clinch but Downer has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Downer.
Downer misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Downer.
Downer lands a nice uppercut.
Baltimore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Baltimore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baltimore does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jason Baltimore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baltimore throws a left and a right that both miss

and Downer counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Downer fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Downer.
Baltimore letting Downer take a breather here.
Baltimore is looking to break free of the clinch but Downer has double underhooks.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but Baltimore blocks with his arms.
Baltimore wants to get back to striking at distance but Downer won't allow it.
Downer throws a head punch that misses.
Downer stops a takedown attempt from Baltimore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downer is looking to control Baltimore's arms but Baltimore gets an underhook and turns him. Now Downer has his back to the ropes.
Downer with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Downer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Baltimore has Downer up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Downer lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Downer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baltimore has had enough of the clinch but Downer keeps him there for the moment.
Downer tries to stall but Baltimore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Downer throws a head punch that misses.
Downer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baltimore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Baltimore breaks from the clinch.
Downer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baltimore shoots for a double leg takedown but Downer sprawls well. He's pushed Baltimore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baltimore clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baltimore backwards.

Baltimore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Downer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baltimore is looking to break free of the clinch but Downer has double underhooks.

Downer breaks from the clinch.
Downer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Downer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baltimore counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baltimore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Downer counters with a series of strikes. Baltimore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Downer keeps Baltimore at a distance using the push kick.
Downer works Baltimore's body with a nice hook.
Downer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Downer lands a two punch combo.
Baltimore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baltimore shoots and misses
and Downer counters with a low kick, right behind Baltimore 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Baltimore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downer tries to close the distance and clinch but Baltimore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Downer doesn't manage to clinch there - Baltimore circles away.

Baltimore closes the distance and clinches.
Downer looking to stall.
Downer misses with the head strike.
Baltimore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Downer walks away with a smile on his face. Baltimore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baltimore misses with a double jab
and Downer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baltimore throws a right and a left that Downer avoids nicely.
Luke Downer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baltimore misses with a leg kick
and Downer counters with a nice leg kick.

Downer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Downer lands with a short shot to the head.
Baltimore tries to circle away but Downer has him pinned against the ropes.

Downer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jason Baltimore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Downer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Downer jabs Baltimore to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Baltimore closes the distance and clinches.

Baltimore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Downer has managed to clinch.
Luke Downer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baltimore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baltimore tries to circle away but Downer has him pinned against the ropes.
Baltimore blocking some punches.
Baltimore is trying to break the clinch but Downer is controlling him.
Downer working Baltimore over with knees to the body.
Downer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baltimore is looking to break free of the clinch but Downer has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Downer as the two fighters clinch.
Baltimore is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Downer lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downer throws a head punch that misses.
Downer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baltimore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Downer swings wildly with an uppercut but Baltimore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Downer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Downer.
Baltimore is trying to force a seperation but Downer has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Downer obliges.
Baltimore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Downer just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Baltimore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Downer has Baltimore pressed against the ropes, preventing Baltimore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Downer to work.
Baltimore is looking to break free of the clinch but Downer has double underhooks.
Downer throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Downer is looking to control Baltimore's arms but Baltimore gets an underhook and turns him. Now Downer has his back to the ropes.
Jason Baltimore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baltimore is looking to control Downer's arms but Downer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baltimore has his back to the ropes.
Downer lands a left hand.
Baltimore blocks the elbow strike.

Downer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Baltimore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Downer pushes Baltimore back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baltimore trying to stall but Downer improves his position.

Baltimore breaks from the clinch.
Baltimore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Downer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Downer lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baltimore misses with a wild body shot.
Baltimore shoots in and drives through. Downer sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baltimore throws a head kick that half lands.
Baltimore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Downer swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Baltimore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downer scores with a body shot.
Downer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Downer misses with a two punch combination.
Downer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baltimore back to the ropes. Downer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Downer finds it's way through Baltimore's defenses.

Downer has Baltimore up against the ropes in a clinch.
Downer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baltimore's defenses.
Baltimore tries to land knees in the clinch but Downer avoids the damage to the body.
Baltimore managing to block the knees to the body from Downer.
Downer leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Downer trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downer tries to stall but Baltimore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baltimore is trying to break the clinch but Downer has him pressed against the ropes.
Downer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Downer digs a right hand into Baltimore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baltimore's gas tank.
Baltimore is trying to break free.
Downer lands with a short shot to the head.
Downer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Downer.
Baltimore is trying to break the clinch but Downer is controlling him.
Downer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baltimore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Downer pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Baltimore wants to get back to striking at distance but Downer won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Downer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Downer lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Baltimore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Downer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Downer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Luke Downer!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Luke Downer!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Luke Downer!

Luke Downer wins by unanimous decision!