|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Barton (ranked 5802 p4p, 25307 weight class) and Thadd Baddey (ranked 543 p4p, 573 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
19
265
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
225 cm
18
256
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephen Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thadd Baddey!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barton shoots in for a takedown but Baddey shows good takedown defense.
Barton shoots in but Baddey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baddey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baddey's waist but Baddey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barton off to one side.
Baddey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barton fails with a takedown attempt.
Baddey stuffs the takedown.
Baddey throws a series of punches but Barton moves out of range.
It looked like Barton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baddey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baddey throws a leg kick but Barton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barton showed some decent athleticism there.
Baddey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baddey tries to kick Barton off but Barton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barton is looking to take a break and control but Baddey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baddey's head.
Barton trying to mount his opponent but Baddey defends it.
Barton controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barton stands up from half guard.
Baddey throws a sloppy head kick and Barton moves out of range easily.
Barton closes the distance and clinches up with Baddey, looking for a takedown. Barton pushes Baddey against the cage but Baddey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barton drives through with a takedown into Baddey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barton throws a big elbow that misses.
Barton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barton pushes down on Baddey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton is controlling the pace.
Baddey is refusing to be controlled, as Barton sits in half guard.
Barton working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Baddey is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barton decides to stand up.
Barton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baddey but Baddey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baddey misses with a low kick.
Barton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baddey's waist but Baddey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barton off to one side.
Baddey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baddey tries to sprawl but Barton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barton wants to control but Baddey is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baddey's head.
Barton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stephen Barton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barton cracks Baddey with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Thadd Baddey has been cut.
Barton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baddey sprawls well. Baddey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barton gets slowly back to his feet.
Baddey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Baddey misses
and Barton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baddey throws a head kick that misses.
Barton shoots in looking for a takedown but Baddey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baddey tries to score with a low kick but Barton moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Baddey. Those never looked like landing.
Baddey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baddey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barton checks it well.
Barton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baddey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baddey.
Barton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baddey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barton is in Baddey's guard.
Baddey is breathing heavily.
Baddey being controlled here, momentarily.
Baddey wants to stand up but Barton is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barton gets to his feet - Baddey follows without any prompting.
Baddey is looking to score with low kicks.
Barton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baddey keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barton trying to control but Baddey is working from the bottom.
Barton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck for Barton with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baddey avoids it really well and circles away.
Barton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baddey to the mat! Baddey manages to get full guard.
Baddey has momentary wrist control but Barton slips an elbow through the middle.
Barton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barton stands up and waves to Baddey to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Barton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thadd Baddey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Baddey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barton shoots in for a takedown but Baddey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Baddey as Barton shoots in.
Barton blocks a head kick by Baddey.
Barton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barton trying to control the position but Baddey is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barton decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton looks for a takedown but Baddey sprawls well.
Baddey looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barton shoots in looking for a takedown but Baddey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Baddey.
Baddey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baddey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barton shoots in for a takedown but Baddey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barton moves out of range as Baddey strikes.
Barton shoots in looking for a takedown. Baddey tries to sprawl out of it but Barton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baddey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barton.
Baddey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baddey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thadd Baddey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddey misses with a double jab
and Barton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barton fails with a takedown attempt.
Baddey is looking for the big counter here.
Barton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baddey misses with an uppercut. Barton saw that one coming.
Barton fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barton or perhaps it was just good defense by Baddey, which made it look bad.
Barton dives in and grabs Baddey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baddey pushes down on Barton's head and hops out.
Stephen Barton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddey tries a head kick but it misses.
Barton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barton has a takedown stuffed.
Baddey looks to score with a jab to the body but Barton is just out of range.
Barton shoots in but no luck this time.
Barton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baddey counters with a three punch combo that has Barton backing up. Barton nods at Baddey to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Baddey.
Thadd Baddey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baddey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barton is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thadd Baddey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thadd Baddey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Barton!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
