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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cre Cre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Baits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Baits will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cre Cre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Baits!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baits shoots in looking for a takedown. Cre tries to sprawl out of it but Baits keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baits misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baits shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cre but Cre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cre Cre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Baits.
Cre slips a jab and a cross from Baits.
Baits drives through and clinches with Cre against the cage.
Baits gets underhooks to prevent Cre's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baits has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cre after a bit of a struggle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baits.
Baits fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baits successfully pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baits working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baits is looking to stand up but Cre isn't so interested in that idea.
Baits can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cre controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cre Cre.
Baits closes the distance and pushes Cre back into the cage.
Baits taking a breather.
Baits has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baits has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cre after a bit of a struggle.
Baits looks winded!
Cre tries to score a body lock takedown but Baits shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cre is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Baits can't fight it off and eventually Cre manages to take the fight to the floor. Baits looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baits controls Cre momentarily but Cre frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baits trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Baits can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cre controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baits controls Cre momentarily but Cre frees himself.
Cre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baits shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cre but Cre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cre shoots for a double leg takedown but Baits sprawls well. He's pushed Cre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baits throws a low kick but Cre moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cre shoots in looking for a takedown. Baits tries to sprawl out of it but Cre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baits manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baits is defended easily by Cre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cre Cre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baits fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cre is out of range.
Baits misses with a double jab.
Cre shoots in but Baits avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baits misses with a takedown attempt
and Cre counters with a single leg into guard. Baits didn't expect that.
Baits keeping moving, preventing Cre from controlling successfully.
Cre looking to sit in guard and control but Baits gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baits is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cre keeping full guard, as Baits tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Baits throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cre Cre.
Baits is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baits fails with a takedown attempt.
Cre Cre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Baits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baits shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cre pinned against the cage. Cre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baits throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baits moves into range and clinches up with Cre.
Baits working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baits tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baits after a bit of a struggle.
Cre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baits prevents it.
Baits is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cre is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Baits's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baits successfully pulls guard.
Cre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cre preventing the sweep.
Cre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cre trying to control the position from guard on top but Baits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Cre Cre wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Baits closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cre circles away.
Baits closes the distance and clinches.
Baits is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Baits will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Baits with a jab.
Baits stalks Cre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cre's face. Cre staggers backwards, shaken.
Baits fails to land the takedown.
Baits fails with the takedown
and Cre counters with a shoot takedown. Baits fights it but they end up in guard.
Cre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baits manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Baits trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baits goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cre turns into him and now he's in Baits's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baits pulls Cre in close to prevent any damage.
Cre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. David Baits hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Baits fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cre Cre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Baits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cre showed some decent athleticism there.
Cre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cre Cre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baits trying to control from the bottom.
Cre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cre Cre just wasn't active enough.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baits wants to get back to striking at distance but Cre won't allow it.
Cre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baits's efforts to push away.
Cre is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Baits can't fight it off and eventually Cre manages to take the fight to the floor. Baits looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Baits looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baits wants to sweep here but Cre controlling him for the moment.
Baits is trying to control the position but Cre postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cre Cre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cre 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cre Cre!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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