PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maximilien De Robespierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dom Baker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

De Robespierre
vs
Baker

168 cm
26
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
27
140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximilien De Robespierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dom Baker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baker drives through and clinches with De Robespierre against the cage.
Baker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Robespierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

De Robespierre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baker was covering up waiting for the punch and De Robespierre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Baker wants to stand but De Robespierre is controlling the position.
De Robespierre wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Robespierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker is looking to stand up but De Robespierre isn't so interested in that idea.
De Robespierre wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maximilien De Robespierre wasn't doing enough on the ground.
De Robespierre shoots in but Baker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Robespierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

De Robespierre shoots in and gets a takedown into Baker's guard.
Baker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baker wants to stand but De Robespierre is controlling the position.
Baker keeping full guard, as De Robespierre tries to pass.
Baker is looking to stand up but De Robespierre isn't so interested in that idea.
Baker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

De Robespierre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baker was covering up waiting for the punch and De Robespierre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Robespierre pushes down on Baker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Robespierre wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Robespierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Robespierre is trying to control. Baker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Robespierre stops Baker from getting back to his feet.

De Robespierre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baker has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker is staying active underneath De Robespierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

De Robespierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and De Robespierre moves out of range easily.
De Robespierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximilien De Robespierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Robespierre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Robespierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Robespierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Robespierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baker as he avoids it easily.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Robespierre.
A head kick from Baker lands but De Robespierre takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baker moves into range and clinches up with De Robespierre.
De Robespierre managing to block the knees to the body from Baker.
Baker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Robespierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Robespierre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Robespierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maximilien De Robespierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Robespierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximilien De Robespierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Robespierre fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Robespierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Robespierre is looking to clinch.
Baker lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Robespierre's sensitive parts.
Baker lands a really nice looking cross but De Robespierre seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

De Robespierre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker did well to prevent De Robespierre getting side control.
De Robespierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Robespierre works his way into full mount!
De Robespierre controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Robespierre throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Robespierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baker is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Robespierre controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maximilien De Robespierre will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Baker moves in looking to clinch but De Robespierre pushes him off.
De Robespierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baker sprawls well. Baker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Robespierre gets slowly back to his feet.
De Robespierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Robespierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Robespierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dom Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from De Robespierre.
Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for De Robespierre on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximilien De Robespierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Baker clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker effectively controlling the action here.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but De Robespierre blocks with his arms.
De Robespierre letting Baker take a breather here.
De Robespierre is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position.
De Robespierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.

Baker clinches up with De Robespierre and pushes him back against the cage.
Baker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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

Baker clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Robespierre is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position.
De Robespierre tries to pull guard but Baker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Robespierre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Robespierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Robespierre tries to circle away but Baker has him pinned against the cage.

Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. De Robespierre does a little dance to reset his feet.

Baker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Robespierre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Robespierre trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Robespierre postures up in Baker's guard and throws a big left but Baker blocks it.
Baker wants to get back to his feet but De Robespierre passes into half guard.

De Robespierre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Robespierre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Robespierre trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.
Dom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximilien De Robespierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Robespierre is really struggling to control Baker but he's trying to hold on to the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maximilien De Robespierre.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Robespierre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maximilien De Robespierre!
After the big win, Maximilien De Robespierre made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Gilop® and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.