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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Pharaoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Pharaoh!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pharaoh scores with a head kick.
It looks like Macadam Baird has been cut.
Baird drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Pharaoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pharaoh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pharaoh looking for a guillotine here but Baird defends easily.
Pharaoh looking for a guillotine here but Baird defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pharaoh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baird controlling from the top position.
Baird wants to control from the top but Pharaoh keeps moving.
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.
Pharaoh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pharaoh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baird seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pharaoh for as long as he can get away with.
Baird has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pharaoh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pharaoh keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pharaoh 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.
Baird got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pharaoh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baird has managed to get both his arms back between Pharaoh's legs - danger averted.
Pharaoh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baird is aware though and is defending well.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Pharaoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Pharaoh working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baird has passed into half guard!
Baird drops an elbow to the side of Pharaoh's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baird lands a nice short elbow.
Pharaoh gets back to full guard.
Baird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pharaoh wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Pharaoh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Macadam Baird's cut.
That's time! Baird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pharaoh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baird is out of range.
Pharaoh tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve Pharaoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird connects with a right hand. Pharaoh shakes it off.
Pharaoh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pharaoh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pharaoh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pharaoh slips a jab from Baird.
Pharaoh lands a high kick!
Pharaoh tries a head kick but it misses.
Pharaoh ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Baird lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pharaoh backs up against the cage.
It looks like Steve Pharaoh has been cut.
Baird blocks a head kick by Pharaoh.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Pharaoh slips a straight right by Baird.
Baird lands with an overhand left.
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!
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pharaoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pharaoh throws a head kick but Baird moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pharaoh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pharaoh.
Baird lands with a right hand.
Baird is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baird misses with the combination.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baird throws a hook but Pharaoh avoids it easily.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pharaoh scores with a spinning back kick!
Baird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pharaoh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baird moves out of range as Pharaoh throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird lands with a hook. Pharaoh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that misses.
Pharaoh is breathing heavily.
Baird scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pharaoh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pharaoh misses with a body kick.
Baird lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Baird throws a series of punches but Pharaoh avoids them all with ease.
Baird has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pharaoh.
Pharaoh misses with a kick to the body.
Pharaoh takes one to the chin there.
Pharaoh scores with a leg kick.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Baird.
Baird scores with a hook.
Pharaoh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baird lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Pharaoh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baird to score with a decent uppercut.
Pharaoh throws a head kick but Baird moves out of range.
Baird shoots in for a double leg but Pharaoh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pharaoh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baird scores with a body shot.
Baird lands a nice shot to the body.
Baird lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baird connects with a body shot.
Pharaoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
A jab from Baird misses.
Pharaoh is looking to land body kicks.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baird is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pharaoh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pharaoh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Baird looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pharaoh actively working from the bottom here.
Baird working over Pharaoh with some ground and pound. Pharaoh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pharaoh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baird winds up and cracks Pharaoh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pharaoh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Baird takes a swing at Pharaoh's ribcage but misses.
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by Pharaoh.
Nice body kick there by Pharaoh.
Nice takedown defense from Baird. No joy for Pharaoh on that attempt.
Pharaoh connects with a high kick.
Pharaoh misses with a takedown attempt
and Baird counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baird working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Baird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pharaoh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baird is nestled in close to Pharaoh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Macadam Baird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baird lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird is trying to control the action in half guard but Pharaoh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pharaoh looking for submissions off his back.
Pharaoh is staying active underneath Baird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pharaoh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pharaoh.
Baird lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two 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.
Pharaoh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baird works over Pharaoh with some ground and pound from guard.
Pharaoh working for submissions but it's allowed Baird to get to half guard.
Baird is trying to control. Pharaoh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baird lands strikes from half guard.
Pharaoh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pharaoh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baird is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pharaoh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird is putting a hurting on Pharaoh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Baird lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pharaoh down.
Check out the look on Baird's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pharaoh is looking to reverse the position.
Pharaoh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baird connects with a decent elbow.
Pharaoh is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control.
Baird working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pharaoh is trying to escape the position but Baird is controlling the position.
Baird taking a break here but Pharaoh is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pharaoh looking for submissions off his back.
Baird stalling.
Baird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baird avoids the head kick by Pharaoh.
Baird blocks a head kick by Pharaoh.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baird avoids a kick to the body.
Baird shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baird missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pharaoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baird is one step ahead there.
Baird wants to control from the top but Pharaoh keeps moving.
Pharaoh is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pharaoh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Baird puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird winds up and cracks Pharaoh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pharaoh is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Baird.
Baird throwing shots but Pharaoh is blocking nicely.
Well, if Baird is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Baird seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baird is keen to just control but Pharaoh is a slippery customer.
Pharaoh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baird missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Baird seems content to control.
Pharaoh is refusing to be controlled, as Baird sits in half guard.
Pharaoh is looking for a sweep. Baird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pharaoh is pressing down on Baird's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pharaoh has an active guard here but Baird has managed to pass into half guard.
Pharaoh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baird.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baird is nestled in close to Pharaoh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pharaoh is trying to get back to full guard.
Baird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pharaoh defending well though.
Pharaoh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baird.
Baird is nestled in close to Pharaoh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baird throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Baird throwing shots but Pharaoh is blocking nicely.
Pharaoh moves into full guard.
Baird chips away with some ground and pound.
Baird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pharaoh's head.
Baird postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pharaoh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pharaoh looking for a guillotine here but Baird defends easily.
Baird lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird had his way with Steve Pharaoh in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but Pharaoh is just out of range.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Macadam Baird is winning the standup battle so far.
Pharaoh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pharaoh throws a sloppy head kick and Baird moves out of range easily.
Baird scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baird creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pharaoh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baird scoring with punches and elbows.
Pharaoh is not content to let Baird control the position.
Pharaoh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pharaoh is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pharaoh looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Baird.
Baird landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pharaoh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baird works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baird is nestled in close to Pharaoh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pharaoh has hold of Baird's hands but Baird slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pharaoh is looking for a sweep. Baird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pharaoh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baird scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pharaoh looking for submissions off his back.
Baird working over Pharaoh with some ground and pound. Pharaoh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baird takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baird throwing shots but Pharaoh is blocking nicely.
Baird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pharaoh defending well though.
Baird takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pharaoh looking for submissions off his back.
Baird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steve Pharaoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird winds up and cracks Pharaoh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pharaoh has hold of Baird's hands but Baird slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pharaoh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
Baird lands strikes from half guard.
Pharaoh is looking for a sweep. Baird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baird working over Pharaoh with some ground and pound. Pharaoh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baird perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baird lands a nice short elbow.
Baird working Pharaoh over with strikes.
Baird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baird prevents Pharaoh from improving his position.
Pharaoh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pharaoh is not content to let Baird control the position.
Pharaoh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baird 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird!
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hype
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