PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bondye Viktorye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktorye has chosen O papai chego as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baker
vs
Viktorye

183 cm
26
165 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

179 cm
26
169 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bondye Viktorye!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viktorye lands a jab to the head.
Baker moves away from the strike by Viktorye.
Viktorye defending well as Baker loads up on a big left hand.
Viktorye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker misses with a hook.
Baker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Viktorye.
Viktorye swings away with a body shot that misses
and Viktorye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Viktorye's head but Viktorye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viktorye takes one on the button.
Viktorye closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker moves away from the strike by Viktorye.
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Viktorye throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Viktorye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Baker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Viktorye. Viktorye obviously looking to wear him down.
Viktorye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Viktorye counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktorye scores with a hook.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viktorye.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Viktorye misses with a straight left.
Viktorye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viktorye.
Viktorye misses the shot to the body.
Viktorye throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Viktorye shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Viktorye takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Viktorye!
Viktorye is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Viktorye is just out of range.
David Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker throws a good cross that connects.
Viktorye takes one to the chin there.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Viktorye uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Viktorye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
A combination from Viktorye does no damage.
Baker misses with a hook.
Viktorye throws a big shot that misses.
Baker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viktorye was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
The fighters circle momentarily. Viktorye darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Viktorye avoids the body shot from Baker.
Viktorye throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viktorye shoots and misses
and Baker counters with a thumping low kick.
David Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bondye Viktorye.
Viktorye fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Viktorye.
Baker digs a good body shot into Viktorye's ribs.
Viktorye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker misses the jab.
Viktorye checks a leg kick.
Viktorye is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Viktorye looks gassed!
Baker lands with a hook. Viktorye tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Viktorye connects with a looping right hand.
Baker throws a hook but Viktorye avoids it easily.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viktorye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viktorye cracks Baker with a good jab.
Viktorye looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Viktorye takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viktorye throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viktorye misses with a straight right.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker misses with a straight left.
Baker throws a jab when Viktorye was well out of range.
Viktorye misses the shot to the body.
Baker lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Viktorye jabs Baker right on the nose. Baker blinks but takes it well.
Viktorye on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Viktorye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Baker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viktorye fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bondye Viktorye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viktorye.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Viktorye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker throws the left hand but Viktorye avoids the punch easily.
David Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viktorye was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viktorye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viktorye. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Viktorye tenderised Baker's leg. Baker is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker swings for the body but Viktorye moves out of range.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Viktorye connects with a single shot there.
Viktorye slips a jab from Baker.
Viktorye thows a body kick. Baker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Viktorye cracks Baker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Viktorye lands the left hand.
Baker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Viktorye lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Viktorye feints and as Baker raises his hands in defense, Viktorye changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Viktorye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Viktorye from controlling successfully.
Viktorye postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Baker.
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Viktorye 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.
Baker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viktorye doesn't seem bothered though.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viktorye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Viktorye scrambles back to his feet.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Viktorye's head but Viktorye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viktorye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Viktorye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker swivels and escapes.
Viktorye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viktorye is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Viktorye misses.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viktorye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baker thumps Viktorye with a low kick.
Baker lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Viktorye misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Viktorye is defended easily by Baker.
David Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bondye Viktorye.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viktorye moves away.
Viktorye misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Viktorye darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Viktorye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viktorye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baker throws a hook but Viktorye blocks it.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Viktorye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bondye Viktorye will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Baker misses with a wild combination.
Viktorye finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Viktorye takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Viktorye lands an overhand right.
Viktorye keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Viktorye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Viktorye takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Viktorye throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viktorye throws out the jab.
Viktorye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viktorye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker blocks a head kick by Viktorye.
Viktorye shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktorye with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baker to score with a decent uppercut.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viktorye slips a straight right by Baker.
Baker misses with the combination.
Viktorye attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Viktorye takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viktorye's head.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viktorye.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viktorye doesn't seem bothered though.
Viktorye moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baker throws a series of punches but Viktorye moves out of range.
Viktorye takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viktorye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker blocks a jab.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Viktorye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viktorye moves away.
No joy there for Viktorye, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viktorye throws out the jab.
Viktorye tries a low kick but Baker avoids it.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Viktorye ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Viktorye is defended easily by Baker.
Baker works over Viktorye's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Viktorye misses.
Baker throws a body kick that misses.
Viktorye tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker throws a right hand that Viktorye ducks under and follows up with a left that Viktorye also avoids with ease.
Baker with a jab.
Viktorye takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Baker misses.
Viktorye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baker is fending him off so far but Viktorye persists. Nope, Baker circles away and we're back to standing.
David Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bondye Viktorye.
Viktorye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viktorye moves away.
Baker tests Viktorye's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viktorye walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Viktorye is rocked!
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Viktorye ducks down to avoid it.
Viktorye shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viktorye lands a head kick!
Baker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baker duly obliges.
Viktorye is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Nice body punch from Baker.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Baker!