PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Slashensmash (ranked 24525 p4p, 551 weight class) and Miles Baker (ranked 6986 p4p, 530 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slashensmash
vs
Baker

185 cm
24
208 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

187 cm
22
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Happy Slashensmash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miles Baker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slashensmash is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slashensmash is pressed up against the cage. Baker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slashensmash down to the mat. Slashensmash avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Slashensmash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slashensmash shoots for a double leg takedown but Baker sprawls well. He's pushed Slashensmash's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slashensmash sets himself, and Baker steps forward looking for the clinch! Slashensmash avoids it this time.
Slashensmash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Slashensmash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slashensmash sprawls well. Slashensmash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker darts in trying to clinch

so Slashensmash counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Slashensmash 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.
Slashensmash has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Slashensmash trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slashensmash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slashensmash is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slashensmash stopping the sweep attempt from Baker.

Baker has an active guard here but Slashensmash has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slashensmash connects with a nice short shot to Baker's temple.

Baker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slashensmash pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slashensmash content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baker is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Slashensmash 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.

Slashensmash misses with a takedown
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Slashensmash will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the liver by Baker. Beautiful body shot.
Slashensmash swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
Slashensmash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slashensmash sprawls well. Slashensmash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slashensmash or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad.
As Slashensmash backs off Baker throws a huge counter combo but Slashensmash manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Slashensmash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Slashensmash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
Slashensmash tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Slashensmash moves out of range easily.
Slashensmash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slashensmash misses with a takedown attempt - Baker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baker thows a leg kick but Slashensmash checks it

and Slashensmash counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee asks Slashensmash politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Slashensmash prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker is trying to control Slashensmash's posture but Slashensmash avoids it.
I wouldn't like to be where Baker is right now.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Slashensmash wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Baker tries to buck Slashensmash off but Slashensmash is having none of it.
We've been informed that Baker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Slashensmash trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Slashensmash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for Slashensmash on that attempt.
Slashensmash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Slashensmash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Slashensmash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slashensmash dives in and grabs Baker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes down on Slashensmash's head and hops out.
Baker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slashensmash.
Slashensmash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slashensmash thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slashensmash 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 moves into the clinch.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker wants to take the fight to the mat but Slashensmash manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Slashensmash drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker tries to land a body kick

and Slashensmash decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baker's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Baker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Slashensmash tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baker is trying to pull guard but Slashensmash has him pressed against the cage.
Slashensmash changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slashensmash defends it nicely.
Baker looks for a takedown but Slashensmash sprawls well.
Slashensmash attempts a counter takedown but Baker avoids it well and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slashensmash shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slashensmash defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slashensmash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baker as he jumps to the side.
Slashensmash misses with a takedown attempt - Baker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baker stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baker 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

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