PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Baginski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baginski comes to the cage accompanied by WALECZNE SERCE. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Baginski
vs
James

175 cm
37
170 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

178 cm
26
178 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Baginski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James James!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baginski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James moves out of range as Baginski throws a body kick.
Baginski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.

Baginski drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Baginski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baginski manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baginski is controlling the pace.
Baginski trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James pushes Baginski off looking to stand but Baginski dives back in and keeps control.
James trying to control here.
Baginski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baginski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James wants to sweep here but Baginski controlling him for the moment.
James keeps trying to improve his position.

James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Baginski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James trying to control the position.
Baginski stops James from standing up.
James looking to control.
James keeping moving, preventing Baginski from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Piotr Baginski just wasn't active enough.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Baginski which made him look bad.
Baginski throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses with a takedown
and Baginski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baginski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baginski misses the jab.
Baginski misses with a body shot.
Baginski connects with an inside leg kick.
Baginski misses with a body shot.
James misses with a takedown
and Baginski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Piotr Baginski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James James.
Baginski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Baginski tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baginski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been told by Baginski's head coaches at LOD Gym Now with StandUP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baginski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baginski. James does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James avoids the body shot from Baginski.
Baginski misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baginski - that will leave a mark!
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
James shoots in for a double leg but Baginski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James fails with the takedown

and Baginski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James wants to stand but Baginski is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baginski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Baginski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baginski slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baginski lands a nice looking body kick.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baginski but Baginski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baginski connects with a high kick.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Piotr Baginski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James James.
Baginski lands a lovely overhand right.
Baginski thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baginski stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baginski swinging wildly here.
James James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baginski scores with a jab to the head.
Baginski misses with a jab to the body

and James moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Baginski as the two fighters clinch.
Baginski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baginski lands a shoulder strike.
Baginski lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baginski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baginski.

Baginski is trying to trip James. He has hold of a leg but James is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baginski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James wants to stand and escape but Baginski is having none of it.
Baginski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baginski is one step ahead there.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Baginski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

James looking for submissions off his back.
Baginski prevents James from improving his position.

James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baginski lands strikes from half guard.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baginski!
Baginski working to try and regain half guard.
Baginski tries to hold on but James postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James punching from mount but Baginski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Baginski is looking to get to half guard.
Baginski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James misses with a head shot.
Baginski wants to control but James is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baginski is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Baginski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baginski did well to prevent James getting side control.
Baginski is trying to control but can't.
Baginski is looking to improve his position.
Baginski is working hard here to advance position.
Baginski wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James trying to control the pace.
James throws a strike but Baginski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baginski pulls James in to control the position.
Baginski is trying to control the position but James postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James goes for a double leg but Baginski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baginski continues to drive forward.
James stalling in the clinch but Baginski improves position.
James blocking some punches.
Baginski lands an uppercut.
Baginski stalling the fight.
Baginski stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
James lands with a short shot to the head.

James has Baginski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. James pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Baginski tumbling to the mat - James dives into Baginski's guard.
Baginski is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baginski trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
Baginski trying to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Piotr Baginski.
Baginski throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Piotr Baginski is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski keeps the fight on the outside.
Baginski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baginski pinned against the cage. Baginski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baginski cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baginski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Piotr Baginski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James James.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Baginski to counter with a crisp jab.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James tries to move into range but Baginski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baginski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James goes for a double leg but Baginski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baginski continues to drive forward.
A short right from Baginski on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James tries to pull guard but Baginski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baginski has James pressed against the cage.
Baginski lands with a left to the head.
James tries to pull guard but Baginski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baginski tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Baginski.
Baginski lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Baginski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James moves out of range as Baginski strikes.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James blocks a head kick by Baginski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Baginski clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A decent looking body kick lands there for Baginski.
Baginski jabs at James's body.
That kick from Baginski tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baginski misses with a body shot.
Baginski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
Baginski keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from Baginski tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baginski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baginski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baginski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baginski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Baginski.
Nice defenses there by James.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a right hand that Baginski ducks under and follows up with a left that Baginski also avoids with ease.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baginski throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James looks for a takedown but Baginski sprawls well.
James is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Baginski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James misses with a takedown

and Baginski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Baginski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Baginski drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
James has hold of Baginski's hands but Baginski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baginski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baginski is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
James is not content to let Baginski control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baginski wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
Baginski controlling the position easily from mount.
Baginski cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
James tries to hold on but Baginski pushes him away.
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baginski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James taking shots to the head.
Baginski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
James is looking to improve his position but Baginski isn't that keen on the idea.
Baginski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James tries to lock up and control but Baginski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baginski lands a heavy elbow.
Baginski is in the full mount, landing strikes.

James is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baginski trying to control but James is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
James won't allow Baginski to pass to mount.
Baginski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baginski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
James wants to get back to full guard.
Baginski wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.

Baginski seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baginski is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Baginski had his way with James James in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Baginski lands a right hook to the body.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James tries to clinch but Baginski moves out of range.

James closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as James takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James tries to break free but Baginski pushes him back against the cage.
Baginski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baginski looking to slow down the pace here.
Baginski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baginski lands with a light punch inside.
Baginski throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baginski backwards.
James tries to pull guard but Baginski holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
Baginski working aggressively here.
James tries to pull guard but Baginski holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.

James pulls guard successfully.
Baginski throwing strikes but missing.
Baginski postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baginski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baginski chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Piotr Baginski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Baginski jumps into side control!
James is looking to reverse the position.
James throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
James is looking to reverse the position.
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!
James takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
James throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
James is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Baginski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Baginski working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski working the ground and pound effectively.
Baginski dominating with strikes here.
Baginski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baginski prevents James from getting the reversal.
James James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baginski lands a heavy elbow.
Baginski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Baginski lands a couple of good shots and James has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
James is still in real trouble! Can Baginski finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James staying busy and making it hard for Baginski to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baginski controlling well, preventing James from escaping the position.
Piotr Baginski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baginski tries to keep control of the position but James is staying busy.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Baginski controlling the position well here. James rolled but Baginski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Baginski trying to control momentarily.
James can't escape the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baginski not allowing James to control his hands.
Baginski lands strikes to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James tries to escape but Baginski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Baginski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baginski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Baginski!
Piotr Baginski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.