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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaan Jalgratas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
24 - 21 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaan Jalgratas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird swings for the body but Jalgratas moves out of range.
Baird closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baird lands in his opponent's guard.
Jalgratas is pulling down on Baird's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird throwing strikes but missing.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Jalgratas is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird is looking to work some ground and pound but Jalgratas has wrist control.
Baird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jalgratas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird with a nice head shot there.
Jalgratas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baird looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jalgratas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird throws a strike but Jalgratas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jalgratas wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Baird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Baird, not yet.
Baird is pulling down on Jalgratas's head. It's preventing any offense from Jalgratas, at least for the moment.
Jalgratas trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jalgratas is really struggling to control Baird but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Baird misses with a hook.
Jalgratas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baird.
Baird lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baird lands a nice looking body shot.
Baird fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baird throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baird throws a wild body kick that Jalgratas sees coming a mile off.
Jalgratas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Macadam Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird gets a takedown into half guard.
Jalgratas tries to get to full guard but Baird has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalgratas tries to hold on but Baird postures up.
Baird misses with a head shot.
Baird looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalgratas is trying to escape the mount.
Baird controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Baird connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baird misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jalgratas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Baird with a poor takedown
and Jalgratas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird shoots for a double leg takedown but Jalgratas sprawls well. He's pushed Baird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jalgratas checks a leg kick.
Baird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jalgratas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jalgratas gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. Jalgratas manages to retain guard.
Jalgratas wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
Baird trying to control but Jalgratas is working from the bottom.
Baird cracks Jalgratas with a solid left hand.
Macadam Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird looking to pass the guard.
Baird is still trying to improve position.
Baird trying to control but Jalgratas is working from the bottom.
Jalgratas wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
Baird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jalgratas's head.
Jalgratas controlling Baird's posture.
Jalgratas trying to keep a closed guard but Baird is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Jalgratas is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baird scores with a hook to the body. Jalgratas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jalgratas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Baird tries to counter it with a takedown but Jalgratas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baird is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jalgratas rather than just go for the knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Baird blocks the leg kick.
Baird lands with a good body shot.
Jalgratas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baird shoots in for a double leg but Jalgratas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaan Jalgratas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Jalgratas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Baird counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird takes the fight into the clinch.
Baird managing to block the knees to the body from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baird fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jalgratas swings wildly with an uppercut but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalgratas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but Baird blocks with his arms.
Jalgratas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baird drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jalgratas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jalgratas tries to clinch but Baird moves out of range.
Jalgratas darts in and clinches Baird up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baird misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jalgratas counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Baird is predictable there
and Jalgratas counters with a low kick, right behind Baird 's knee.
Baird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird scores with a jab to the body.
Jalgratas avoids the body shot from Baird.
Jalgratas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baird just manages to avoid it.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
Jalgratas looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jalgratas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird shoots in for a takedown but Jalgratas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jalgratas counters with a straight right hand.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jaan Jalgratas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jalgratas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Baird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jalgratas defends it nicely.
Baird cracks a nice hook into Jalgratas's ribs.
Baird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jalgratas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baird is defending well for now.
Jalgratas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jalgratas gets underhooks to prevent Baird's takedown attempt.
Jalgratas tries a knee to the head but Baird blocks it.
Jalgratas stalling in the clinch but Baird improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baird.
Jalgratas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baird avoids it.
Jalgratas misses with a knee strike.
Baird tries for a takedown but Jalgratas manages to get underhooks.
Jaan Jalgratas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Jalgratas tries to land knees in the clinch but Baird avoids the damage to the body.
Jalgratas swings wildly with an uppercut but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baird blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jalgratas swings wildly with an uppercut but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalgratas misses with some punches.
Jalgratas throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas lands a nice uppercut.
Baird decides to pull guard.
Jalgratas wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Baird managing to control the position.
Baird controls Jalgratas momentarily but Jalgratas frees himself.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Jalgratas from controlling successfully.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baird's guard.
Jalgratas is just content to waste time from the top position. Baird takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Baird wants to sweep here but Jalgratas controlling him for the moment.
Jalgratas wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.
Jalgratas preventing the sweep.
Jalgratas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jalgratas trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jalgratas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baird turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jalgratas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Baird punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baird is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jalgratas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jalgratas shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalgratas tries to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaan Jalgratas.
I think Jalgratas 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaan Jalgratas!
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