PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between ZyD XyD X (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Baker's choice of entrance music: Lamb of God- Walk With Me In Hell . XyD X has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. ZyD XyD X has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

XyD X
vs
Baker

173 cm
22
142 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

161 cm
26
132 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ZyD XyD X!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Baker!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
XyD X stuffs the takedown.
XyD X scores with a kick to the body.
XyD X fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baker closes the distance and clinches up with XyD X, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes XyD X against the cage but XyD X circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baker tries to clinch up.
XyD X defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.
ZyD XyD X has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Baker.
XyD X throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baker.
Baker dives in and grabs XyD X's left leg, looking for a takedown. XyD X pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
A slapping leg kick lands for XyD X.
A nice leg kick lands there from XyD X.

Baker rushes XyD X and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
XyD X comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
XyD X misses with an elbow strike.
Baker takes an elbow to the forehead.
XyD X is breathing heavily.
XyD X lands an elbow just above Baker 's eye.
XyD X misses with an elbow strike.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker wants a takedown but no success here.
XyD X is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baker fails to pull guard.

Baker drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
XyD X not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baker wants to sweep here but XyD X controlling him for the moment.

Baker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and XyD X defends well.
XyD X trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

XyD X got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, XyD X has managed to get both his arms back between Baker's legs - danger averted.
XyD X wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Baker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. XyD X is aware though and is defending well.
Baker controls XyD X momentarily but XyD X frees himself.
XyD X is fighting to break Baker's control of his arms but Baker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Baker is looking for a triangle here but XyD X uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Baker tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker can't do much from the bottom here.
Baker tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Baker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick from XyD X lands but Baker takes it in his stride.
Baker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but XyD X avoids it really well and circles away.

XyD X gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
XyD X preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Baker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Baker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
XyD X utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrian Baker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
XyD X goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker dives in and grabs XyD X's left leg, looking for a takedown. XyD X pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with XyD X but XyD X pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ZyD XyD X has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Baker.
XyD X wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
XyD X feints and then cracks Baker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baker down.
Nice takedown defense from XyD X. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
Baker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before XyD X can pounce on him.
Baker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from XyD X.
XyD X throws a leg kick which misses Baker's front leg but catches the back leg as Baker tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from XyD X. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
XyD X comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baker tries to clinch but XyD X moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from XyD X, right into the meat.
Nice takedown defense from XyD X. No joy for Baker on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by XyD X. Beautiful body shot.
XyD X avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by XyD X. XyD X obviously looking to wear him down.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Baker scores with a takedown into XyD X's guard.
XyD X trying to control the position.
Baker 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker throwing strikes from guard but XyD X blocks nicely.
XyD X knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baker on the ground.
Baker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
XyD X will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Adrian Baker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around XyD X's waist but XyD X gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
XyD X fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
ZyD XyD X is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
XyD X lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Baker shoots in for a double leg but XyD X sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baker shoots in and drives through. XyD X sprawls well.
Adrian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker wants to clinch.
XyD X scoring well with a low kick there.
XyD X throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baker's head.
ZyD XyD X is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker fails with the takedown.
ZyD XyD X has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Baker.
XyD X is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
XyD X scores with a nice body kick.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body punch from XyD X.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from XyD X - the referee stops the clock and Baker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says XyD X. Baker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Baker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. XyD X is trying to defend but Baker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XyD X is trying to control but can't.
Baker stalling.
Baker passes to full mount!

Baker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. XyD X can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. XyD X can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baker takes XyD X's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker punches the canvas rather than the man.

Baker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
XyD X is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Baker is persistently looking for the submission but XyD X is defending it well.
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!
Baker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Adrian Baker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

XyD X defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Baker controls the position.
Baker gets his hands free as XyD X looks to control.
Baker has good solid back control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Baker!
In his post fight interview, Adrian Baker gave a big smile as he said 'You know, I work hard 24/7, not for me but for you guys. The fans. And I think if I keep at it, I deserve a title shot, so here's what's going to happen. I work hard and I WILL be your next 135 lbs champion!'.