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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuu Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macadam Baird has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryuu Masaru!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masaru shoots in but no luck this time.
Baird connects with a solid leg kick.
Baird looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masaru has managed to clinch.
Baird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baird lands a left hand.
Baird lands a shoulder strike.
Masaru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baird pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baird just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masaru's brow.
Baird leaning against his opponent.
Baird trying to land knees to the body.
Baird tries to land knees in the clinch but Masaru avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Masaru pulls Baird into guard.
Masaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baird trying to control but Masaru is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird is really struggling to control Masaru but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Masaru controls Baird momentarily but Baird frees himself.
Masaru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baird wants to control from the top but Masaru keeps moving.
Masaru has his foot on Baird's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baird works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baird wants to control from the top but Masaru keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baird misses with a hook
and Masaru counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Masaru tries to pull guard but Baird won't allow it.
Macadam Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuu Masaru.
Masaru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baird is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baird throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masarus head.
Baird is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masaru is defending well for now.
Baird is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masaru is defending well for now.
Masaru letting Baird take a breather here.
Masaru throws an elbow but it misses.
Baird working aggressively here.
Masaru is trying to pull guard but Baird turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masaru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird misses with a head kick.
Baird misses with a body shot.
Masaru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masaru finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Masaru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masaru is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baird's half guard.
Well, if Masaru is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masaru trying to mount his opponent but Baird defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masaru wants to pass to mount but Baird is defending the position.
Masaru tries to stand and escape but Baird is controlling the position.
Masaru is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masaru.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masaru works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryuu Masaru will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masaru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baird is looking to land body kicks.
Baird thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masaru if he has to take too many more of those.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masaru manages to avoid it.
Baird swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Baird looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Baird.
Masaru blocks a head kick by Baird.
Masaru moves out of range as Baird throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baird scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masaru doesn't seem bothered though.
Masaru fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baird to the ground. Masaru is now in Baird's guard.
Masaru 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 one minute gone in the round.
Baird is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baird can't keep his opponent in guard - Masaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Masaru performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Masaru wants to stand up but Baird is controlling the position.
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.
Baird slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baird seems keen to control Masaru's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Masaru controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Macadam Baird is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Baird. No joy for Masaru on that attempt.
Masaru throws a low kick, looking for Baird's leg but Baird calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaru feints and then cracks Baird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baird down.
Baird looks to throw the jab but Masaru is out of range.
Masaru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baird throws a wild body kick that Masaru sees coming a mile off.
Masaru fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baird to the ground. Masaru is now in Baird's guard.
Baird is trying to keep Masaru in close.
Masaru advances to half guard.
Masaru is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baird!
Masaru wants to take Baird's back here but Baird is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Baird has given up his back here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru avoiding Baird 's attempts to control his hands.
Masaru is trying to stick to Baird's back but Baird is turning into Masaru. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Masaru's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Baird.
Masaru keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Masaru looking for a sweep. Not yet Masaru, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryuu Masaru will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Baird lands with a nice body punch.
Masaru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baird tries to avoid it but Masaru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baird to the ground. Baird escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baird misses with a body shot.
Masaru throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baird's waist but Baird gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masaru off to one side.
Masaru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but Masaru is just out of range.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Baird throws a head kick but Masaru moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masaru fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baird.
Baird is looking to wear down Masaru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Masaru tries to bum rush Baird with a series of wild strikes but Baird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masaru looks for a takedown but Baird sprawls well.
Macadam Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuu Masaru.
Masaru swinging wildly here.
Macadam Baird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baird to the mat! Baird manages to get full guard.
Baird working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masaru.
Masaru slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Masaru lands a couple of elbows.
Masaru passes Baird's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru controlling the action here.
Baird is looking to improve his position.
Masaru is thwarting Baird's attempts to control the position.
Masaru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masaru wants to stand up but Baird has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Masaru.
Masaru advances to full mount.
Masaru working for a guillotine from mount but Baird is in no mood to give up.
Masaru controlling the position easily from mount.
Baird is squirming around, avoiding Masaru's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Macadam Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masaru looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masaru misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masaru controlling from mount.
Ryuu Masaru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryuu Masaru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masaru 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryuu Masaru!
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RATING
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