PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huell Babineaux (ranked 1571 p4p, 2519 weight class) and Donnie Baker (ranked 194 p4p, 307 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Babineaux
vs
Baker

196 cm
20
270
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
280
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huell Babineaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie Baker !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Babineaux sprawls well initially but Baker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Babineaux's coaches at The Office have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Babineaux to regain full guard.
Baker trying to control but Babineaux is working from the bottom.
Baker throws a strike but Babineaux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Baker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Babineaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babineaux has managed to get both his arms back between Baker 's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker wants to stand up but Babineaux is controlling him.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Babineaux from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babineaux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babineaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Baker working for a triangle but Babineaux defends it easily.
Babineaux postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Baker is looking for a triangle but Babineaux pushes his legs off easily.

Baker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Babineaux is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babineaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker 's head.
Babineaux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker .
Babineaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Babineaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babineaux.
Babineaux scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux connects with a nice looking jab.
Baker tries for a takedown but Babineaux circles away easily
enabling Babineaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Huell Babineaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Baker .
Baker misses with a takedown attempt
and Babineaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker with a lazy takedown attempt

and Babineaux counters with a nice right hand that sends Baker toppling to the canvas! Baker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Babineaux finish him?!

Baker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babineaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Babineaux finish him?
Baker looks winded!
Baker is aggressively charging in as Babineaux backs up avoiding any damage. Babineaux tosses out a jab and Baker runs right into it face first! Baker is out cold! Babineaux dropped down on all fours and is barking in Baker 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huell Babineaux!
After the fight, Huell Babineaux was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.