PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Baramari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Lachance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baramari comes to the cage accompanied by WOODKID - Iron. Bob Baramari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Baramari
vs
Lachance

210 cm
30
285 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

200 cm
31
280 lbs
13 - 17 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags-$10 or less & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Baramari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Lachance!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachance shoots in for a takedown but Baramari shows good takedown defense.
Lachance avoids the head kick by Baramari.
A head kick misses from Baramari.
Baramari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baramari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lachance.

Lachance moves into the clinch.
Baramari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lachance.
Bob Baramari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Lachance.
Baramari blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Baramari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baramari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lachance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baramari is fending him off so far but Lachance persists. Nope, Baramari circles away and we're back to standing.
Baramari throws a head kick but Lachance moves out of range.

Lachance closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baramari did well to prevent Lachance getting side control.
Baramari tries to roll over but Lachance keeps him under control.
Lachance missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachance lands with a punch from half guard.
Baramari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lachance content to control rather than advance.
Lachance passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baramari!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baramari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lachance scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lachance punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Lachance controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baramari is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Baramari sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Baramari has hold of Lachance's hands but Lachance slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lachance seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baramari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lachance seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lachance is trying to control. Baramari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baramari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lachance has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lachance controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lachance looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tim Lachance.
Lachance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Baramari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Lachance closes the distance and clinches.
Baramari tries to work over Lachance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baramari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baramari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lachance.
Lachance goes for a takedown attempt but Baramari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baramari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lachance shoots in for a takedown but Baramari shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Lachance or perhaps it was just good defense by Baramari which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baramari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baramari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lachance.
Lachance has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baramari.
Baramari throws a sloppy body shot

and Lachance moves into the clinch.
Baramari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lachance changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baramari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lachance doesn't manage to clinch there - Baramari circles away.
Baramari feints and then cracks Lachance's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lachance down.
Lachance looks gassed!
Lachance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baramari was well out of range. Poor timing from Lachance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Baramari.
Baramari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lachance moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bob Baramari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baramari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baramari scores with a head kick. Lachance tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Lachance will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Baramari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lachance.

It looks like Tim Lachance has been cut.

Lachance instigates a clinch.
Baramari tries a knee to the head but Lachance blocks it.
Baramari misses with a knee to the head.

Baramari breaks from the clinch.
Lachance shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baramari defends it nicely.
Lachance shoots in for a takedown but Baramari shows good takedown defense.
Lachance checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lachance tries to clinch but Baramari moves out of range.
Baramari misses with a head kick.
Baramari throws a head kick that Lachance semi-blocks.
Baramari throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baramari lands with a slapping head kick.

Lachance rushes Baramari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baramari breaks the clinch.
Lachance fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baramari manages to avoid it.
Baramari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lachance.
Lachance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baramari connects with a jab.
Lachance fails with the takedown.
Bob Baramari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Lachance.
Lachance misses with a takedown attempt - Baramari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lachance is breathing heavily.
Baramari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lachance holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lachance is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baramari is defending well.
Lachance blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Baramari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baramari throws a head kick but Lachance moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lachance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baramari lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lachance has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lachance and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baramari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baramari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Lachance gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lachance wants to control but Baramari is keeping him busy.
Lachance prevents Baramari from standing back up.
Baramari won't allow Lachance to pass to mount.
Lachance is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baramari trying to hold on to Lachance's head to control him but Lachance postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Lachance was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baramari shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lachance eats them both and turns towards Baramari to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That has opened up Tim Lachance's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Lachance.
Lachance goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lachance takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baramari throws a head kick that misses.

Lachance shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lachance was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lachance scoring with strikes but Baramari is staying in there.

Lachance looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Baramari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lachance looking to control but Baramari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baramari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lachance working the ground and pound effectively.
Lachance trying to control but Baramari is having none of it.
Baramari is looking to improve his position but Lachance isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lachance working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tim Lachance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tim Lachance's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Baramari lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lachance takes a step back to recover.
Baramari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lachance throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Baramari misses.
Lachance looks for a takedown but Baramari sprawls well.
Lachance fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lachance misses with a series of wild punches.
Lachance moves out of range of the body kick.
Baramari throws a head kick that Lachance semi-blocks.
Lachance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baramari tries to avoid it but Lachance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baramari to the ground. Baramari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lachance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baramari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baramari wants it to stay on the feet.
Bob Baramari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Lachance.
A solid body kick from Baramari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baramari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baramari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baramari thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lachance if he has to take too many more of those.
Lachance has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lachance there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Baramari lands but Lachance takes it in his stride.
Lachance takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bob Baramari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baramari lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lachance will feel that in the morning.
Baramari lands a nice looking body kick.
Bob Baramari is winning the standup battle so far.
Baramari thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lachance if he has to take too many more of those.
Baramari keeps Lachance at a distance using the push kick.
Baramari bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Baramari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lachance sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baramari throws a nice head kick!

The cut above Tim Lachance's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Baramari is looking to wear down Lachance with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baramari scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baramari thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lachance if he has to take too many more of those.
Lachance has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baramari.
Baramari throws a front kick that sends Lachance stumbling back into the cage.
Baramari lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Baramari.
Baramari stuffs the takedown attempt from Lachance. Lachance gets slowly back to his feet.
Lachance has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baramari.
Baramari connects with an inside leg kick.
Baramari thuds his shin into the meat of Lachance's side.
Baramari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baramari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lachance tries to clinch but Baramari is having none of it.
Lachance tries to clinch up.
Baramari throws a push kick but Lachance slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baramari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lachance shoots in but no luck this time.
Lachance fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baramari avoids it really well and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baramari, right into the meat.
Bob Baramari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baramari scoring well with a low kick there.
Tim Lachance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baramari.
Lachance moves in looking to clinch but Baramari pushes him off.
Lachance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baramari is fending him off so far but Lachance persists. Nope, Baramari circles away and we're back to standing.
Baramari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lachance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baramari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lachance somewhat.
Baramari lands a front kick.
Bob Baramari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baramari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lachance is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baramari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lachance avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baramari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baramari tries to score with a low kick but Lachance moves his leg out of the way.
Lachance with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baramari counters with a head kick. That will keep Lachance thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baramari is looking to land body kicks.
Baramari wants to slow Lachance down by chopping away at his legs.
Baramari thumps Lachance with a low kick.
Baramari throws a half hearted mid kick.

Lachance shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baramari's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lachance cracks Baramari with a solid left hand.
Baramari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baramari not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Baramari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lachance 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Lachance!