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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregg Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregg Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Corey Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baird sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harrison somewhat.
Baird tries to clinch up.
Baird really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harrison has a takedown stuffed.
Harrison lands with a shot to the body.
Baird avoids the head kick by Harrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Baird as Harrison shoots in.
Gregg Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Harrison.
Harrison shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baird eats them both and turns towards Harrison to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baird misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corey Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison has his takedown stuffed
and Baird moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison taking a breather.
Baird keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrison's efforts to push away.
Baird has a couple of punches blocked by Harrison.
Baird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baird pulls Harrison into guard.
Baird throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Baird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrison is aware though and is defending well.
Baird will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harrison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harrison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baird swivels and escapes.
Harrison throws the kick towards the body but Baird avoids it.
Harrison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baird is fending him off so far but Harrison persists. Nope, Baird circles away and we're back to standing.
Baird closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harrison counters with a two punch combo.
Harrison misses with a head kick.
Harrison fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison throws a leg kick but Baird sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harrison tries for a takedown but Baird sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harrison looks winded!
Harrison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Harrison tries for a kimura but Baird is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Harrison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harrison closes the distance and clinches.
Baird drags the fight down to the ground.
Harrison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baird, up you get!
Harrison drives through and clinches with Baird against the cage.
Baird has Harrison pressed against the cage, preventing Harrison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harrison slowing the pace effectively.
Harrison can't break the clinch.
Harrison breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harrison.
Baird feints and as Harrison raises his hands in defense, Baird changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harrison wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison fails with the takedown.
Harrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Baird circles away.
A head kick misses from Harrison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.
Gregg Baird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baird moves into the clinch.
Gregg Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Harrison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison has Baird pushed against the cage.
Baird is trying to pull guard but Harrison has him pressed against the cage.
Baird jumps guard but Harrison stands there with Baird around his waist. Baird gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harrison tries to break the clinch but Baird is controlling the position.
Baird lands a nice elbow.
Baird misses with a knee to the head.
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baird circles away.
Baird stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baird wants it to stay on the feet.
Baird tries to counter with a takedown but Harrison is quick to defend against it.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is looking to score with low kicks.
Harrison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baird defends well and Harrison ends up having to push Baird into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baird misses with a combination
and Harrison counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harrison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baird smiles and moves away.
Harrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Baird circles away.
Baird feinted with a counter takedown.
Harrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Corey Harrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Baird is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baird circles away.
Harrison drives through and clinches with Baird against the cage.
Baird avoiding damage.
Baird jumps guard but Harrison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harrison stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harrison blocks it with crossed arms.
Baird manages to pull guard.
Harrison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baird is working an open guard so Harrison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Harrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Baird sprawls well. He's pushed Harrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baird is looking for a counter combo.
Baird needs to keep his hands up - Harrison had a free shot at his head there.
Harrison dives in and grabs Baird's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baird pushes down on Harrison's head and hops out.
Gregg Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Harrison.
Harrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harrison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baird sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harrison somewhat.
Baird moves into the clinch.
Harrison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Baird is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harrison takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baird holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baird taking a breather.
Baird is trying to pull guard but Harrison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baird tries to pull guard but Harrison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harrison jumps guard but Baird turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baird is trying to pull guard but Harrison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harrison jumps into guard, dragging Baird to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is trying to control the position but Baird postures up.
Harrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harrison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harrison is looking for a triangle here but Baird uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrison looks to move to half guard but instead Baird has passed into mount! Damn!
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 Gregg Baird.
I think Harrison 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gregg Baird!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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