PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dylan Baker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Green
vs
Baker

185 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dylan Baker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Baker with a lazy takedown attempt

and Green counters with a single leg into guard. Baker didn't expect that.

Green drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baker!
Green holding on.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Baker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Green to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Green is avoiding damage well.
Green really is a fat lump.
Green defending against the ground and pound.
Green struggling a bit here.
Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Green tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Baker cracks Green with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Baker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Baker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Green is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green manages to get to full guard.
Baker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baker with a nice head shot there.
Baker postures up and lands a big shot to Green's brow.
Green keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Baker working some strikes from top position.
Green is looking to stand up but Baker isn't so interested in that idea.
Baker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Green is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker throws a big right hand that misses.

Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baker is aware though and is defending well.
Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.

Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker throws a strike but Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baker wants to stand but Green is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Green controls the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Baker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Baker fails with a takedown attempt.

Baker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Green's half guard.
Baker is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.
Green keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Green is doing well to control the position and prevent Baker from advancing to side control.
Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Green just wasn't active enough.

Green closes the distance and clinches.
Baker is looking for a takedown.
Green is pressed up against the cage. Baker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mike Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Baker.
Baker defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Green misses with a low kick as Baker jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.

Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Green is pressed up against the cage. Baker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baker tries for a takedown but Green circles away easily

and Green counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baker!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baker can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to stand but Baker is controlling his head.

Green tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Green tries to stand but Baker is controlling his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

We're going to have a standup here because Mike Green wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Green enables Baker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Green manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Green dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baker circles away.

Green closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baker quickly recovers to half guard.
Baker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green.
Green trying to pass the guard but Baker defending well.
Dylan Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Green tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Baker.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Green.
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Poor strikes thrown by Green there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Baker is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Green trying to control the position.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green trying to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Green wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Green. Those never looked like landing.

Green rushes Baker and presses him up against the cage.
Green is trying to pull guard but Baker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants a takedown.
Green tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Green's efforts to push away.
Baker blocking some punches.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Green fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Baker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Green's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Dylan Baker!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Dylan Baker!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Dylan Baker!

Dylan Baker wins by unanimous decision!