PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Bentner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentner's entrance music is My Dick. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bentner
vs
Baird

183 cm
36
182 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

182 cm
34
190 lbs
24 - 19 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Bentner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentner avoids the head kick by Baird.
Baird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bentner lands with a nice body punch.
Bentner takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bentner.
Bentner misses with an uppercut

and Baird counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Bentner is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentner working a defensive guard here.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Bentner is keeping the position.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Bentner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentner keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bentner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baird is one step ahead there.
Bentner pulls Baird in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baird is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Baird with that takedown attempt.
Baird is looking to clinch but Bentner is avoiding it.

That's two 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.
Bentner throws a shot to the body.
Baird shoots in and drives through. Bentner sprawls well.
Bentner misses with a double jab.
Baird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baird throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bentner's head.
Bentner misses with a straight left.
Baird drops his hands momentarily and Bentner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bentner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nick Bentner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bentner misses with a straight right.
Baird moves out of range as Bentner strikes.
Baird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bentner swivels and escapes.
Nick Bentner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Baird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bentner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bentner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baird moves away.
Bentner misses with a combination

and Baird moves into the clinch.
Baird is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bentner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baird has Bentner pressed against the cage, preventing Bentner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baird has Bentner pressed against the cage, preventing Bentner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentner tries to circle away but Baird has him pinned against the cage.

Bentner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bentner misses with a looping left.
Bentner throws a shot from downtown. Baird moves away and avoids it.
Baird defending well as Bentner loads up on a big left hand.
Baird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bentner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bentner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bentner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baird slips a straight right by Bentner.
The fighters circling - Bentner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bentner scores with a one two! Baird had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bentner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baird.
Bentner throws a big counter combination but Baird scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Bentner finds it's way through Baird's defenses.
Bentner misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird misses with a body shot.
Nick Bentner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird moves away from the strike by Bentner.
And Baird tries to counter it with a takedown but Bentner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bentner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baird.
Baird ducks under a wild hook from Bentner.
Baird slips under a jab.
Baird darts in looking for a takedown but Bentner gets double underhooks and turns Baird into the cage.
Bentner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bentner throws a hook to the side of Baird's head but Baird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Bentner.
Baird punishes Bentner's body with a nice straight punch.
Baird takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bentner misses with a double jab.
Bentner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bentner checks a low kick from Baird.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Bentner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Baird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bentner defends it nicely.
Bentner throws a looping overhand right but Baird ducks down to avoid it.
Bentner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nick Bentner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bentner scores with a punch to the head.
Baird scores with a decent looking hook.
Baird scores with a nice strike.
Nick Bentner is winning the standup battle so far.

Baird closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Bentner has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Baird is on him like a limpet, forcing Bentner back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bentner after a bit of a struggle.

Baird manages to break the clinch.
Baird takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bentner throws a jab when Baird was well out of range.
Baird tries for a takedown but Bentner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nick Bentner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bentner. Those never looked like landing.
Bentner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baird swings for the body but Bentner moves out of range.
Bentner lands with a straight right. Baird didn't see that one coming.
Bentner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bentner looks to score with a jab to the body but Baird is just out of range.
Baird shoots in and drives through. Bentner sprawls well.
Bentner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baird can do to turn this around?
Bentner lands a nice looking body shot.
Baird fails with a takedown attempt.
Bentner is looking for a counter combo.
Bentner lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bentner swings for the body but Baird moves out of range.
Bentner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bentner jabs at Baird's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird jabs at Bentner's body.
Nice sprawl there from Bentner as Baird shoots in.
Bentner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baird circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baird.
Bentner is looking for a counter combo.
Bentner throws a series of strikes that have Baird backpedaling.
Baird tries to bum rush Bentner with a series of wild strikes but Bentner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bentner misses with a straight right.
Bentner looks to score with a jab to the body but Baird is just out of range.
Baird slips under a jab from Bentner.
Baird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bentner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird lands with a nice combination. Bentner backs away looking to recover.
Bentner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bentner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bentner throws a nice looking combination but Baird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bentner.
Baird drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baird doesn't manage to clinch there - Bentner circles away.
Baird ducks under a wild hook from Bentner.
Bentner misses with a body shot.
Bentner misses with an uppercut.
Bentner slips a straight right by Baird.
Bentner throws a body shot but no joy.
Baird takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bentner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baird was well out of range. Poor timing from Bentner.
Baird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bentner.
Baird showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bentner.
Nice cross by Bentner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentner scores with a shot to the body.
Baird's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baird duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bentner tries to keep at a distance but Baird has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baird has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bentner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baird is looking to take this one to the mat.

Bentner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baird fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bentner lands a really nice looking cross but Baird seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bentner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baird.
Baird shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bentner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Baird counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bentner wants to hit a switch here but Baird passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bentner there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Bentner dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Baird shoots in for a takedown but Bentner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bentner.
Bentner misses with an uppercut

and Baird counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bentner!
You can see the frustration on Bentner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baird throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bentner is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner is not content to let Baird control the position.
Bentner can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird working the ground and pound but Bentner is defending the strikes.
Baird tries to advance to mount but Bentner denies him.
Bentner is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bentner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Baird politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Baird prefers to stall for the moment though.
Baird sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bentner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

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.
Baird wants to control but Bentner is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bentner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bentner throws a body punch but Baird moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Baird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bentner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bentner just misses with a punch to the body.
Bentner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bentner throws a right hand that misses

and Baird counters with a single leg into guard. Bentner didn't expect that.
Baird postures up.
Baird is fighting to break Bentner's control of his arms but Bentner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nick Bentner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baird landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentner pulls Baird in close to prevent any damage.
Baird wants to control from the top but Bentner keeps moving.
Bentner wants to hit a switch here but Baird passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bentner there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Macadam Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bentner is looking to get to half guard.
Baird scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bentner?
Bentner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baird postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bentner looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird lands a big shot there that rocks Bentner but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bentner 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Bentner!
Nick Bentner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.