PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ROCKY BALDOA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cid Saturday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

BALDOA
vs
Saturday

225 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
24
255 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, ROCKY BALDOA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cid Saturday!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saturday closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Saturday decides to stand up, so the ref orders BALDOA to his feet.
Saturday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around BALDOA's waist but BALDOA gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saturday off to one side.
BALDOA swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BALDOA tries to bum rush Saturday with a series of wild strikes but Saturday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from BALDOA as Saturday shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from BALDOA. No joy for Saturday on that attempt.
ROCKY BALDOA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cid Saturday.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by BALDOA!

Saturday feints and as BALDOA raises his hands in defense, Saturday changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BALDOA wants to sweep here but Saturday controlling him for the moment.
BALDOA is breathing heavily.

Saturday gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
BALDOA shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Saturday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BALDOA wants to sweep but no luck.

BALDOA is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saturday is aware though and is defending well.
BALDOA will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Saturday stands and steps away. BALDOA gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saturday tries for a takedown but BALDOA sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Saturday shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in BALDOA's guard.
Saturday distracts BALDOA with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BALDOA preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
BALDOA is trying to control the position but Saturday postures up.
BALDOA looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saturday is one step ahead there.
BALDOA knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saturday on the ground.

Saturday stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saturday scores a takedown into full mount!
Saturday with shots to the head and body - BALDOA looks very uncomfortable down there.
BALDOA really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saturday takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saturday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Saturday looking to secure an arm triangle but BALDOA defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saturday lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saturday controlling the pace for now.
BALDOA tries to hold on but Saturday pushes him away.
Saturday controlling the pace for now.

Saturday is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, BALDOA has managed to escape the submission attempt.
BALDOA on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if BALDOA tries to get out of the position.
Saturday pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saturday controlling from mount.
Saturday connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saturday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as BALDOA is looking to escape.

Saturday looking to secure an arm triangle but BALDOA defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saturday trying to control but BALDOA is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

BALDOA shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Saturday counters by clinching up.
Saturday scores with a shoulder strike.
BALDOA takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like ROCKY BALDOA has been cut.
Saturday has BALDOA pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. BALDOA manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
BALDOA takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Saturday.
Saturday goes for a takedown in the clinch but BALDOA prevents it.
Saturday lands a nice uppercut.

Saturday pulls guard.

Saturday scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Saturday shoots for a takedown but BALDOA saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
ROCKY BALDOA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cid Saturday.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Saturday darts in and clinches BALDOA up against the cage.
Saturday just leaning against BALDOA, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saturday.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saturday using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Saturday has hold of one of BALDOA's legs. BALDOA is fighting the takedown attempt but Saturday gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Saturday works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Saturday seems content to control.
BALDOA wants to control but Saturday is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Saturday decides to return to a standing position.
BALDOA throws a combination that misses

and Saturday holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saturday lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saturday is trying to work for a single leg takedown but BALDOA pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saturday throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
BALDOA goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saturday prevents it.
BALDOA throws a head punch that misses.
BALDOA gets underhooks to prevent Saturday's takedown attempt.
Saturday has BALDOA pressed against the cage, preventing BALDOA from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Saturday.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BALDOA takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saturday lands a hook to the side of the head.

Saturday manages to pull guard.
BALDOA has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saturday controlling BALDOA's posture.
Saturday being controlled here, momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Saturday. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Saturday pulls BALDOA in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BALDOA postures up in Saturday's guard and throws a big left but Saturday blocks it.
BALDOA is looking to advance position but Saturday has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Saturday raining down shots from the mount!
Saturday raining down shots from the mount!
Saturday trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saturday lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saturday working for a submission but BALDOA is keeping him at bay.
Saturday working BALDOA over with strikes here.
Saturday tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BALDOA is bucking up trying to escape but Saturday cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saturday controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cid Saturday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on ROCKY BALDOA's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

BALDOA falls off balance throwing a combination

and Saturday counters with a shoot takedown. BALDOA fights it but they end up in guard.
BALDOA working a defensive guard but Saturday passes into half guard.
Cid Saturday has got the better of the ground game so far.

Saturday is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. BALDOA doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saturday.
Still in half guard, Saturday seems content to control.

Saturday postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for BALDOA to stand up.

Saturday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BALDOA being controlled against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Saturday.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saturday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saturday slows down the pace here.
BALDOA tries to pull guard but Saturday won't allow it.
Saturday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down BALDOA.

Saturday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saturday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saturday.
Saturday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. BALDOA defends it nicely.
Saturday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ROCKY BALDOA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cid Saturday.
BALDOA has his takedown stuffed

and Saturday counters with a single leg into guard. BALDOA didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BALDOA working a defensive guard here.
BALDOA can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saturday controls the pace.

BALDOA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saturday passes into half guard.

Saturday postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for BALDOA to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BALDOA shoots in for a takedown but Saturday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
BALDOA doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Saturday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
BALDOA can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saturday controls the pace.
BALDOA wants to get back to his feet but Saturday is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Saturday stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Saturday shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Saturday escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
BALDOA throws a combination that misses

and Saturday counters by clinching up.
Saturday lands a nice shot to the body.
BALDOA fails to pull guard.
Saturday lands a right hand that snaps the head of BALDOA backwards.
Saturday looking for a takedown.

Saturday drags the fight down to the ground.
BALDOA wants to control from the top but Saturday keeps moving.
Cid Saturday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saturday pulls BALDOA in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saturday keeping moving, preventing BALDOA from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cid Saturday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saturday winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cid Saturday!