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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brady Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brady Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baird swivels and escapes.
Baird looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thompson!
Thompson gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baird working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird get's back to his feet.
Baird shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Baird was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baird wants to finish this one by submission but Thompson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Baird.
Baird avoids the attempt from Thompson to control.
Baird looking to secure an arm triangle but Thompson defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Baird isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Thompson tries to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
Baird scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Baird putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thompson looks gassed!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baird cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baird swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thompson is now in Baird's guard. A big mistake from Baird there, giving up the dominant position!
Thompson won't allow Baird to get back to his feet.
Thompson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baird tries to bench press Thompson off him but Thompson keeps the position.
Baird wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Baird tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Baird pushes Thompson off looking to stand but Thompson dives back in and keeps control.
Baird is looking to improve his position.
Baird looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Dan Thompson has been cut.
Baird with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thompson won't allow Baird to sweep him here.
Baird keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Baird keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson drops back looking for a leg! Baird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baird manages to kick Thompson off! Thompson jumps back into Baird's guard.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Baird changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thompson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Baird dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Thompson's cut.
That's time! Baird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Baird tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baird manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baird lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baird tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Baird counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baird.
Thompson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brady Baird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baird manages to get himself to full guard.
Baird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard.
Baird trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Baird looking to pass the guard.
Baird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baird scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thompson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Baird defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Baird pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson seems keen to control Baird's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a nice shot.
Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baird is one step ahead there.
Baird throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baird stands and steps away. Thompson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thompson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Baird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baird gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Baird is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baird gets back to half guard.
Baird regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thompson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baird 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 throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thompson uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Baird fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brady Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird misses with a takedown
and Thompson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baird keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baird wants to stall.
Baird landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baird lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson jumps guard but Baird stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baird misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Baird's takedown attempt.
Baird prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baird has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thompson manages to end up in side control.
Baird tries to improve position but can't.
Thompson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baird to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Baird.
Baird sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baird tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baird's guard.
Baird working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Baird.
Baird trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Baird won't let him.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Baird is retaining full guard.
Baird manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thompson wants to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
Baird fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Baird goes for an armbar but Thompson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thompson.
Thompson pushing down on Baird's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thompson is keen to just control but Baird is a slippery customer.
Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird is pressing down on Thompson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baird tries to improve position but can't.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Baird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baird is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baird is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baird regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baird is keeping the position for now.
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baird's guard.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Baird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Thompson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thompson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thompson looking to control but Baird is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Thompson!
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