PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 137 p4p, 565 weight class) and Michael Aalto (ranked 12 p4p, 48 weight class). Jean Baptiste kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Born on the Bayou. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jean Baptiste
vs
Aalto

174 cm
33
145
27 - 12 - 2

177 cm
34
157
23 - 19 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Jean Baptiste tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aalto misses with the combination.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
Aalto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jean Baptiste's sensitive parts.
Aalto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aalto connects with a right hand. Jean Baptiste shakes it off.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
A jab from Aalto finds it's way through Jean Baptiste's defenses.
Michael Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Aalto is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste defending well as Aalto loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Aalto.
Aalto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aalto throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Jean Baptiste misses its target.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aalto misses with a straight left.
Brady Jean Baptiste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Jean Baptiste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jean Baptiste throwing a counter right hand but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aalto, as that shot connected.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Aalto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jean Baptiste is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aalto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jean Baptiste lands with a straight right. Aalto didn't see that one coming.
Aalto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jean Baptiste sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aalto throws a solid leg kick but Jean Baptiste takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aalto.
Aalto misses the shot to the body.
Aalto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Aalto misses its intended target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aalto.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jean Baptiste scores with the left hand. Aalto knows he should have avoided that one.
Aalto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Aalto strikes.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook.
Jean Baptiste works Aalto's body with a nice hook.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jean Baptiste as he jumps to the side.
Aalto thows a leg kick but Jean Baptiste checks it
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Aalto feints a counter leg kick.
Aalto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aalto throws the kick towards the body but Jean Baptiste avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto defending well as Jean Baptiste loads up on a big left hand.
Jean Baptiste keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jean Baptiste has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aalto.
A swing and a miss from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste walks into a jab.
Aalto thows a leg kick but Jean Baptiste checks it
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Aalto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jean Baptiste lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aalto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aalto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aalto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Aalto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Aalto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aalto.
Aalto looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Aalto misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Aalto clinches up against the cage.
Aalto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice uppercut.
Aalto throws a head punch that misses.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aalto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
Aalto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Aalto.
Aalto misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jean Baptiste.
A short right from Jean Baptiste on the inside.
Aalto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jean Baptiste works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aalto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aalto misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Aalto dominated that round.
That's time! Jean Baptiste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Aalto throws a lazy uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
Aalto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aalto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Aalto - just one landing.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste lands with an overhand left.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste is looking for a counter combo.
Jean Baptiste scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jean Baptiste lands with an overhand left.

Aalto is rocked!
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto throws a big shot that misses.
Jean Baptiste moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aalto moves out of range as Jean Baptiste strikes.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aalto counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Aalto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Jean Baptiste tries to sprawl but Aalto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jean Baptiste slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jean Baptiste looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Aalto drops back looking for a leg! Jean Baptiste is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jean Baptiste manages to kick Aalto off! Aalto jumps back into Jean Baptiste's guard.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aalto postures up in Jean Baptiste's guard and throws a big left but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Jean Baptiste manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aalto manages to get himself to full guard.

Jean Baptiste stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aalto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Aalto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jean Baptiste defends well.
Jean Baptiste wants to control from the top but Aalto keeps moving.

Aalto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jean Baptiste defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto wants to sweep here but Jean Baptiste controlling him for the moment.
Jean Baptiste controls from within his opponent's guard.

Aalto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jean Baptiste sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aalto 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jean Baptiste trying to control but Aalto is working from the bottom.
Jean Baptiste stopping the sweep attempt from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aalto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aalto being controlled here, momentarily.
Aalto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jean Baptiste is one step ahead there.

Aalto is looking for a triangle here but Jean Baptiste uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jean Baptiste wants to control but Aalto is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jean Baptiste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.
Aalto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aalto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
Aalto lands a lovely overhand right.
Jean Baptiste throws a chopping leg kick but Aalto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Aalto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Aalto.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick.
Aalto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Aalto moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tests Aalto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aalto connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto throws a lazy uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aalto. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aalto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
Jean Baptiste getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aalto misses with a few strikes there.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aalto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aalto misses with a hook
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook
letting Aalto counter with a right hand.
Aalto throws an off balance right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aalto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aalto moves away.
Aalto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto digs a good hook to Jean Baptiste's body.
Aalto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste jabs Aalto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aalto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brady Jean Baptiste is winning the standup battle so far.
Aalto swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
A big right from Aalto misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aalto.
Jean Baptiste lands with a right hand.
Aalto cracks Jean Baptiste with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aalto misses with a left hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aalto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aalto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aalto is still on wobbly legs! Can Jean Baptiste finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto walks straight into a right hand from Jean Baptiste - that's dropped him! Jean Baptiste jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Aalto from any more punishment! Aalto complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brady Jean Baptiste!
Our winner, Brady Jean Baptiste, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.