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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Baccalieri (ranked 3806 p4p, 425 weight class) and Andrew Irby (ranked 7331 p4p, 609 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andrew Irby was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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196 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Baccalieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Irby!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri misses with a hook.
Baccalieri scores with a nice strike.
Baccalieri lands the left hand.
A big left from Baccalieri misses.
Irby is looking for the big counter here.
Irby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baccalieri misses with a wild body shot.
Irby counters with a body kick.
Nice cross by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baccalieri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baccalieri clobbers Irby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baccalieri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irby at a distance.
Irby takes one on the button.
Baccalieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Irby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irby needs to keep his hands up - Baccalieri had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Irby.
Irby throws a counter combo.
Baccalieri digs a good body shot into Irby's ribs.
Nice jab there from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri cracks Irby with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri connects with a jab.
Baccalieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Baccalieri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baccalieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Baccalieri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bobby Baccalieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baccalieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baccalieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baccalieri with a hook.
Baccalieri throws out a loose jab but Irby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irby throws a counter combo.
Baccalieri throws out a loose jab but Irby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baccalieri scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irby needs to keep his hands up - Baccalieri had a free shot at his head there.
Baccalieri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irby on the side of the head.
Baccalieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irby unleashes a big counter combination but Baccalieri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baccalieri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Irby doesn't seem bothered though.
Baccalieri scores with a hook.
Irby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baccalieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Baccalieri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irby on the side of the head.
Baccalieri misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baccalieri to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baccalieri throws out the jab.
Irby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baccalieri misses with a hook.
Irby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baccalieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Irby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice cross by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri scores with a jab to the head.
Baccalieri throws a hook but Irby avoids it easily.
Irby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Baccalieri dominated that round.
That's time! Baccalieri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baccalieri digs a good body shot into Irby's ribs.
Baccalieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baccalieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Baccalieri jabs Irby right on the nose. Irby blinks but takes it well.
Baccalieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irby blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baccalieri throws a lazy uppercut
and Irby counters with a nice uppercut.
Baccalieri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Baccalieri backs off Irby throws a huge counter combo but Baccalieri manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irby slips a jab from Baccalieri.
Irby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch lands to the side of Irby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Irby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baccalieri throws a lazy uppercut
and Irby counters with a nice body shot.
Baccalieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baccalieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irby can do to turn this around?
Baccalieri lands with a nice body punch.
Baccalieri with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Irby.
Baccalieri misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Irby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baccalieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Baccalieri lands with an uppercut that bounces Irby off the cage and back into range.
Irby slips under a jab from Baccalieri.
A left lands for Baccalieri.
Baccalieri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Baccalieri misses with an uppercut.
Irby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri misses with a looping left.
Irby unleashes a big counter combination but Baccalieri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Irby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri lands with a shot to the body.
Baccalieri lands with a right hand.
Baccalieri misses with a wild body shot.
Irby unleashes a big counter combination but Baccalieri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baccalieri throws a hook but Irby avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Baccalieri. Beautiful body shot.
Baccalieri throws a body punch but Irby moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baccalieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Irby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baccalieri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baccalieri misses with a right hand
and Irby counters with a left and a right that stings Baccalieri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baccalieri misses with a lunging right hand
and Irby counters with a crisp one two that drops Baccalieri! Irby thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Baccalieri to his feet! Baccalieri is in big trouble!
Baccalieri is rocked!
Baccalieri lands with an overhand left.
Baccalieri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Baccalieri dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Irby moves away from the strike by Baccalieri.
Irby unleashes a big counter combination but Baccalieri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Irby takes one on the button.
Andrew Irby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baccalieri.
Irby feints a counter leg kick.
Baccalieri misses the jab.
Irby unleashes a big counter combination but Baccalieri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baccalieri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baccalieri with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baccalieri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Irby counters with a straight right hand.
Baccalieri connects with a body shot.
A jab from Baccalieri does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baccalieri connects with a right hand. Irby shakes it off.
Baccalieri misses with a wild body shot.
Baccalieri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baccalieri scores with a jab. Irby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baccalieri throws a body punch but Irby moves out of range.
Irby throws out a counter right but Baccalieri avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Baccalieri misses.
As Baccalieri backs off Irby throws a huge counter combo but Baccalieri manages to avoid it all.
Irby tries to move into range but Baccalieri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andrew Irby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri misses with a wild body shot.
Irby is looking for the big counter here.
Baccalieri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baccalieri connects with a jab.
Baccalieri cracks a nice hook into Irby's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Baccalieri there.
Baccalieri misses with a hook.
Irby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baccalieri sizes up Irby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bobby Baccalieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri scores with a punch to the head.
Baccalieri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baccalieri connects with a single shot there.
Baccalieri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baccalieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Irby's head.
Bobby Baccalieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Baccalieri misses with a hook. Irby ducked under it nicely.
Irby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baccalieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Baccalieri misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Irby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baccalieri's corner calls for a 1-2. Baccalieri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baccalieri dips to his left and cracks Irby with an uppercut!
Baccalieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irby.
Baccalieri lands a right hook to the body.
Baccalieri looks to throw the jab but Irby is out of range.
As Baccalieri backs off Irby throws a huge counter combo but Baccalieri manages to avoid it all.
Irby has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irby drops his hands momentarily and Baccalieri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Baccalieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baccalieri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Baccalieri!
Our winner, Bobby Baccalieri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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RATING
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