PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baldwin Baldwin Conner (ranked 2566 p4p, 3410 weight class) and Conor Bird (ranked 314 p4p, 383 weight class). Baldwin Baldwin Conner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Baldwin Conner
vs
Bird

178 cm
26
158
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
27
165
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldwin Baldwin Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conor Bird!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldwin Conner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baldwin Conner tries to clinch up.

Baldwin Conner closes the distance and pushes Bird back into the cage.
Good body shot from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baldwin Conner tries a body shot but Bird blocks it.
Baldwin Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baldwin Conner slows down the pace here.
Baldwin Conner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
Baldwin Conner misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin Conner is controlling him.
Baldwin Conner working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baldwin Conner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bird tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baldwin Conner smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baldwin Conner has closed the distance and engaged Bird in a clinch.
Baldwin Conner scores with a hook to the body.
Bird working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Baldwin Conner is controlling the position.
Bird blocks a body shot from Baldwin Conner.
A short right from Baldwin Conner on the inside.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Baldwin Conner won't allow it.
Baldwin Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baldwin Conner stalling against the cage.
Bird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin Conner is controlling him.
The referee calls for Baldwin Conner to work.
Baldwin Conner leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baldwin Conner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baldwin Conner has him pressed against the cage.
Bird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baldwin Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bird tries to break free but Baldwin Conner pushes him back against the cage.
Baldwin Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bird wants to break free but Baldwin Conner has control.
Baldwin Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird is trying to break free.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baldwin Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baldwin Conner has Bird pressed against the cage.
Bird has had enough of the clinch but Baldwin Conner keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baldwin Conner misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin Conner scores with a shot to the side of Bird's head.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baldwin Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bird can't break the clinch.
Baldwin Conner stalling against the cage.
Baldwin Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Bird blocks a body shot from Baldwin Conner.

Bird breaks from the clinch.
Baldwin Conner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Baldwin Conner scores with a nice right hand.

Baldwin Conner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bird can't break the clinch.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Baldwin Conner won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baldwin Conner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baldwin Conner has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin Conner pushes Bird back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bird as Baldwin Conner tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baldwin Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Baldwin Conner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Baldwin Conner has the dominant position.
Baldwin Conner lands a nice shot to the body.
Bird is trying to break free.
Bird working hard to break the clinch.
Baldwin Conner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bird has had enough of the clinch but Baldwin Conner keeps him there for the moment.
Baldwin Conner pushes Bird back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baldwin Conner lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baldwin Conner.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldwin Baldwin Conner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Baldwin Conner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baldwin Conner has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baldwin Conner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baldwin Conner misses with a body punch.
Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baldwin Conner has him pressed against the cage.
Baldwin Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baldwin Conner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Baldwin Conner.
Bird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bird tries to circle away but Baldwin Conner has him pinned against the cage.
Baldwin Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Baldwin Conner tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Baldwin Conner back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Bird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baldwin Conner slowing the pace effectively.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin Conner has him pressed against the cage.
Baldwin Conner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birds head.
Baldwin Conner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird wants to break free but Baldwin Conner has control.
Baldwin Conner prevents the takedown attempt.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baldwin Conner has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bird's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baldwin Conner cracks Bird with a nice body shot.
Baldwin Conner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birds head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bird.
Baldwin Conner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baldwin Conner misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Baldwin Conner.
Bird working hard to break the clinch.
Baldwin Conner throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Baldwin Conner fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bird is keeping busy.
Baldwin Conner has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baldwin Conner tries a body shot but Bird blocks it.
Bird is trying to push Baldwin Conner away but Baldwin Conner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baldwin Conner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bird is keeping busy.
Baldwin Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Baldwin Conner is controlling the position.
Bird has had enough of the clinch but Baldwin Conner keeps him there for the moment.
Baldwin Conner lands an uppercut.
Baldwin Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baldwin Conner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bird up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Baldwin Conner fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Baldwin Conner won't allow it.
Baldwin Conner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
Baldwin Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baldwin Conner.
Bird prevents a body shot from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Baldwin Conner has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bird as Baldwin Conner tries to tie him up.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin Conner has him pressed against the cage.
Baldwin Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin Conner is controlling him.
Baldwin Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
Baldwin Conner throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin Conner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Baldwin Conner has the dominant position.
Bird is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baldwin Conner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baldwin Conner has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baldwin Conner trying to stall but Bird improves his position.
Baldwin Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baldwin Conner prevents Bird from breaking the clinch.
Baldwin Conner is trying to maintain a safe position but Bird gets an underhook and turns Baldwin Conner into the cage.
Baldwin Conner misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baldwin Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Baldwin Conner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baldwin Conner stalling the fight.
Baldwin Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldwin Baldwin Conner dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Baldwin Conner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baldwin Conner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baldwin Conner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baldwin Conner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baldwin Conner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
Baldwin Conner moves in looking to clinch but Bird pushes him off.
Bird misses with an uppercut
and Baldwin Conner counters with a straight right hand.
Baldwin Conner tries to bum rush Bird with a series of wild strikes but Bird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baldwin Conner tries to clinch up.
Baldwin Conner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bird under the eye.

Baldwin Conner clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baldwin Conner lands a body punch.
Bird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baldwin Conner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baldwin Conner lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baldwin Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baldwin Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Baldwin Conner looking to slow down the pace here.
Bird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Baldwin Conner won't allow it.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baldwin Conner lands with a short shot to the head.
Bird is trying to break free.
Bird is trying to push Baldwin Conner away but Baldwin Conner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baldwin Conner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
Baldwin Conner has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Conor Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baldwin Baldwin Conner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Baldwin Conner fails to land.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Baldwin Conner has the dominant position.
Bird wants to break free but Baldwin Conner has control.
A short uppercut from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baldwin Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird tries to circle away but Baldwin Conner has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bird is looking to break free of the clinch but Baldwin Conner has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baldwin Conner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
Baldwin Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bird.
Bird working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baldwin Conner tries to work over Bird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Baldwin Conner has the dominant position.
Baldwin Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Baldwin Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Baldwin Conner working aggressively here.
A short right from Baldwin Conner on the inside.
Baldwin Conner stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin Conner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baldwin Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Baldwin Conner fails to land.
Baldwin Conner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baldwin Conner stalling.
Bird wants to break free but Baldwin Conner has control.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Baldwin Conner won't allow it.
Baldwin Conner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
A short right from Baldwin Conner on the inside.
Bird lands an uppercut.
Bird wants a takedown but no success here.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Bird.
Baldwin Conner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baldwin Baldwin Conner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baldwin Conner 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldwin Baldwin Conner!