PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Brandon Baldwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoda Fairtex (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.

Baldwin
vs
Fairtex

185 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Venom Combat Sports

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Montreal, Brandon Baldwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoda Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex pushes Baldwin away with a front kick.
Baldwin walks into a stiff left hand from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a high kick!

It looks like Brandon Baldwin has been cut.
Baldwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fairtex.
Baldwin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fairtex connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Baldwin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fairtex manages to circle out of the way.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Baldwin circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Fairtex
and Baldwin counters with a two punch combo.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baldwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Baldwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Baldwin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but Baldwin blocks with his arms.
Baldwin keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baldwin stalls.
Baldwin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baldwin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Fairtex misses with a body punch.
Baldwin gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex taking a breather.
Baldwin is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes.
Baldwin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fairtex's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairtex controlling the action here for a moment.

Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baldwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairtex.
Fairtex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baldwin throwing a counter right hand but Fairtex manages to avoid it.
Brandon Baldwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Baldwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baldwin is looking for a counter combo.

Baldwin closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brandon Baldwin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Baldwin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fairtex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fairtex misses with a wild body shot.
Fairtex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fairtex wants to clinch but Baldwin slips to the side
and Fairtex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baldwin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Baldwin wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Baldwin is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fairtex wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baldwin lands a right hand.
Baldwin lands a nice uppercut.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baldwin lands a body punch.
Baldwin is working Fairtex over against the ropes.
The referee calls for Baldwin to work.
Baldwin lands a shoulder strike.

Baldwin breaks from the clinch.

Baldwin moves into range and clinches up with Fairtex.
Baldwin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fairtex up against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Baldwin.
Baldwin is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position.
Baldwin lands a nice uppercut.
Baldwin slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Baldwin.
Baldwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex can't break the clinch.
Baldwin is struggling to control the position.
Fairtex looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baldwin as Fairtex tries to tie him up.
Baldwin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fairtex's efforts to push away.
Brandon Baldwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fairtex is trying to break free.

Baldwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Baldwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fairtex taking a breather.
Baldwin works on Fairtex's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Baldwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Baldwin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Baldwin clinches up against the ropes.
Fairtex wants to get back to striking at distance but Baldwin won't allow it.
Baldwin avoids a wild elbow strike from Fairtex.
Fairtex prevents Baldwin from breaking the clinch.
Baldwin can't break the clinch.
Baldwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Baldwin.
Baldwin taking a breather.
Fairtex is looking to break free of the clinch but Baldwin has double underhooks.
Baldwin pressing his opponent against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Baldwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baldwin stalling in the clinch.
Baldwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Fairtex's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin lands with a left to the head.
Baldwin is leaning against Fairtex and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baldwin stalls.
Baldwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks.

Baldwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Baldwin is having none of it.

Baldwin gets a clinch.
Baldwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fairtex keeps control of Baldwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baldwin gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Baldwin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Baldwin.
Baldwin taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baldwin has him pressed against the ropes.
Baldwin scores with a shot to the side of Fairtex's head.
Baldwin avoids the elbow strike from Fairtex, against the ropes.
Baldwin pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Fairtex has Baldwin pressed against the ropes, preventing Baldwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch but Baldwin improves position.
Baldwin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baldwin tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the ropes.
Fairtex has Baldwin pressed against the ropes, preventing Baldwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Baldwin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Baldwin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fairtex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fairtex misses with a shot to the body

and Baldwin moves into the clinch.
Fairtex being controlled against the ropes.
Baldwin has Fairtex pressed against the ropes, preventing Fairtex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baldwin stalling against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brandon Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baldwin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yoda Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.

Baldwin darts in and clinches Fairtex up against the ropes.
Baldwin tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the ropes.
Baldwin stalling in the clinch.
Fairtex wants to get back to striking at distance but Baldwin won't allow it.
Fairtex is trying to force a seperation but Baldwin has the dominant position.
Fairtex is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Baldwin tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baldwin.
A body shot lands from Baldwin.
Fairtex wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Baldwin.
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin is controlling him.
Baldwin lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Baldwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baldwin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baldwin is keeping busy.
Baldwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baldwin digs a right hand underneath Fairtex's ribcage. Fairtex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baldwin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Baldwin.
Fairtex is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldwin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Baldwin.
Baldwin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baldwin tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the ropes.
Fairtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baldwin's efforts to push away.
Fairtex can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Baldwin had his way with Yoda Fairtex in that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Baldwin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Baldwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Baldwin moves out of range.

Baldwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Fairtex tries to break the clinch but Baldwin is controlling the position.
Baldwin stalling in the clinch.
Fairtex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baldwin scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fairtex wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baldwin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fairtex up against the ropes.
Fairtex tries to break free but Baldwin pushes him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex letting Baldwin take a breather here.
Baldwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Baldwin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fairtex tries to break the clinch but Baldwin is controlling the position.
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin is controlling him.
Baldwin effectively controlling the action here.
Baldwin gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baldwin has Fairtex pressed against the ropes.
Fairtex is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Baldwin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fairtex is trying to push Baldwin away but Baldwin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Baldwin prevents Fairtex from breaking the clinch.
Baldwin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fairtex is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baldwin.
Baldwin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baldwin lands with a light punch inside.
Baldwin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baldwin is working Fairtex over against the ropes.
Baldwin taking a breather.
Baldwin is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling him.
Brandon Baldwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baldwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Baldwin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baldwin scores with a hook to the body.
Baldwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fairtex or not.
Yoda Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baldwin lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Baldwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baldwin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:44
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Baldwin!