PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Baldwin (ranked 591 p4p, 82 weight class) and Vicente Lafayette (ranked 1412 p4p, 188 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Baldwin
vs
Lafayette

185 cm
30
178 lbs
24 - 16 - 1

184 cm
39
175 lbs
39 - 24 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brandon Baldwin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vicente Lafayette!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lafayette scores with a one two! Baldwin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Brandon Baldwin has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baldwin.
Baldwin lands a two punch combo.
Baldwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lafayette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheers as Baldwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lafayette doesn't seem phased though.
Lafayette shoots in looking for a takedown. Baldwin tries to sprawl out of it but Lafayette keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baldwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Lafayette misses with a wild combination.
Lafayette takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baldwin.
Baldwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lafayette moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin throws a head kick that half lands.
Baldwin throws a wild body kick that Lafayette sees coming a mile off.
Lafayette throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lafayette looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baldwin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lafayette avoids it.
Baldwin lands a front kick.
Lafayette checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baldwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Baldwin throws a lazy head kick
and Lafayette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good work by Lafayette as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baldwin. That's going to slow Lafayette down.
Baldwin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brandon Baldwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baldwin dodges the punch combination from Lafayette.
Baldwin keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette checks a leg kick.
Baldwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Baldwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lafayette counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baldwin counters with a head kick.
Baldwin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lafayette tries to clinch there but Baldwin circles away.
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Baldwin is just out of range.
Baldwin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lafayette is able to avoid easily.
Baldwin throws a wild body kick that Lafayette sees coming a mile off.
Baldwin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lafayette back to the cage. Baldwin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brandon Baldwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baldwin throws a leg kick which misses Lafayette's front leg but catches the back leg as Lafayette tries to avoid it.
Baldwin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lafayette.
It seemed like Lafayette was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a right and a left that Lafayette avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baldwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lafayette's head.
Lafayette doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baldwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandon Baldwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicente Lafayette.
Lafayette looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Baldwin slams his shin into Lafayette's torso.

Lafayette has taken the fight to the clinch.

Baldwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baldwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baldwin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lafayette has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lafayette blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Lafayette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baldwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Baldwin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baldwin throws a leg kick which misses Lafayette's front leg but catches the back leg as Lafayette tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Baldwin as Lafayette shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lafayette's head.
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Baldwin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lafayette blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Lafayette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baldwin throws a sloppy head kick and Lafayette moves out of range easily.
Baldwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baldwin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lafayette shoots in for a double leg but Baldwin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baldwin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lafayette! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Baldwin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baldwin scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Baldwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Baldwin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Baldwin lands a big head kick that sends Lafayette tumbling to the mat! Baldwin takes a step backwards and waves Lafayette back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Lafayette is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Lafayette tries to clinch up but Baldwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Lafayette walks into a straight right hand from Baldwin.
Lafayette checks a leg kick nicely.
Baldwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baldwin lands a leg kick that knocks Lafayette off balance momentarily.
Baldwin thuds his shin into the meat of Lafayette's side.
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!
Baldwin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lafayette is able to avoid easily.
Baldwin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baldwin sets himself, and Lafayette steps forward looking for the clinch! Baldwin avoids it this time.
Baldwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lafayette. That did some damage!
Lafayette shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Baldwin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good leg kick by Baldwin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baldwin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baldwin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brandon Baldwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baldwin connects with a solid leg kick.
Baldwin throws a push kick but Lafayette slaps the foot to one side.
Lafayette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baldwin scores with a leg kick.
Baldwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lafayette can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Baldwin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lafayette's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baldwin throws a head kick that Lafayette semi-blocks.
Lafayette on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baldwin. Baldwin obviously looking to wear him down.

Lafayette has managed to clinch.
Baldwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baldwin wants to break free but Lafayette has control.
Lafayette jumps guard but Baldwin stands there with Lafayette around his waist. Lafayette gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lafayette tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baldwin smiles and moves away.
Brandon Baldwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicente Lafayette.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baldwin. That's going to slow Lafayette down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baldwin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baldwin misses with a kick to the body.
Baldwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baldwin throws a body kick that misses.
Lafayette lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Lafayette closes the distance and clinches.
Lafayette jumps guard but Baldwin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lafayette is trying to pull guard but Baldwin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baldwin working hard to break the clinch.

Baldwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baldwin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baldwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Lafayette.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baldwin throws a leg kick which misses Lafayette's front leg but catches the back leg as Lafayette tries to avoid it.
Baldwin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses
and Lafayette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lafayette connects with a nice looking jab.
Baldwin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lafayette has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baldwin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lafayette back to the cage. Baldwin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Baldwin lands a big head kick that sends Lafayette tumbling to the mat! Baldwin takes a step backwards and waves Lafayette back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lafayette is still on wobbly legs! Can Baldwin finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baldwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lafayette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lafayette seems to have recovered his senses.
Baldwin misses with a low kick as Lafayette jumps back.
Lafayette moves out of range of the body kick from Baldwin.
Lafayette wants to clinch.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Baldwin throws a nice head kick!
Lafayette blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Lafayette doesn't manage to clinch there - Baldwin circles away.
Baldwin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lafayette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafayette moves out of range as Baldwin throws a body kick.
You can see that Lafayette has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Baldwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Baldwin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lafayette cracks Baldwin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baldwin.
Lafayette is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Baldwin like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Baldwin from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Lafayette!
Vicente Lafayette is the new welterweight champion!
Vicente Lafayette gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).