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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raian Baaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Chiddy Bang - Truth as his entrance music. 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.
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217 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raian Baaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat White!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White connects with the punch.
White gets caught flat footed, as Baaden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Baaden from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baaden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baaden postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Baaden passes into half guard.
Baaden thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing White to regain full guard.
Baaden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaden thows a big elbow that misses.
Baaden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baaden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White keeping moving, preventing Baaden from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baaden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baaden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White controls Baaden momentarily but Baaden frees himself.
Baaden wants to control from the top but White 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.
Baaden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baaden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baaden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baaden trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Baaden throws a big right hand that misses.
Baaden trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Baaden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baaden is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
White trying to control the position.
Baaden throwing strikes but missing.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
Baaden trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baaden.
Baaden wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
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.
Baaden throws a big right hand that misses.
Baaden wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Baaden forces his way into half guard.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baaden.
Baaden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White has hold of Baaden's hands but Baaden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baaden controlling the pace.
Baaden seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down White for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raian Baaden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baaden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baaden trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Baaden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baaden trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baaden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baaden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baaden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baaden is one step ahead there.
Baaden 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.
Baaden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaden trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Raian Baaden.
White throws a nice looking combination but Baaden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baaden.
White is being controlled here.
Baaden wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White dodges the ground and pound from Baaden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baaden working the ground and pound from side control.
Baaden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baaden scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White to see if he's OK.
Baaden working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Baaden sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but White is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Baaden creates some space and throws a big elbow, but White sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to get back to his feet.
Baaden remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Baaden misses with the ground and pound.
Baaden fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Baaden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Baaden scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White to see if he's OK.
Baaden is putting a hurting on White here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Baaden.
White is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaden wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Baaden working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Baaden working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
White is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
White is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baaden is controlling him well.
White is breathing heavily.
Baaden throws an elbow but White slips to the side and avoids it well.
Baaden trying to control the position but White is working away.
Baaden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raian Baaden dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
White looks to land a left hand but Baaden moved out of range nicely.
White misses with a looping right.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baaden slips under a jab from White.
Baaden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. White did well to prevent Baaden getting side control.
Baaden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baaden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baaden working the head and body with strikes.
White is looking to escape.
Baaden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baaden throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White won't allow Baaden to pass to mount.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baaden thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
Baaden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baaden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baaden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baaden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baaden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baaden stalling.
That's two 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.
White trying to hold on to Baaden's head to control him but Baaden postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
White throws a hook but Baaden blocks it.
Baaden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
White connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from White misses.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baaden shoots in and gets a takedown into White's guard.
Baaden thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baaden is aware though and is defending well.
White has momentary wrist control but Baaden slips an elbow through the middle.
Baaden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baaden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baaden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baaden throwing strikes but missing.
Pat White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raian Baaden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baaden tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Baaden throwing strikes but missing.
Raian Baaden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baaden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raian Baaden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baaden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raian Baaden!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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