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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 3509 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 3518 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy's entrance music is Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Baird has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Baird is working from the bottom.
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baird has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baird manages to get to full guard.
Baird throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCarthy manages to get himself to full guard.
Baird is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCarthy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baird postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baird's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baird postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baird lands a couple of digs.
McCarthy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Baird isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baird is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McCarthy.
Baird is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McCarthy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Baird lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baird working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to escape but Baird is in control.
Baird scores with punches from side control.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Baird drags him back down.
Baird landing strikes.
Baird working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baird works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baird lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCarthy down.
McCarthy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baird is controlling him well.
McCarthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCarthy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baird is controlling him well.
Baird lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCarthy down.
McCarthy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Baird asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Baird lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Baird is working McCarthy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Baird is putting a hurting on McCarthy here, landing some big shots from side control.
McCarthy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McCarthy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McCarthy is looking to reverse the position.
McCarthy taking a bit of punishment here - Baird scoring with strikes.
Baird is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Baird's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McCarthy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Baird looking to score a takedown here. McCarthy is defending well but Baird drives through and ends up in McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. McCarthy manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCarthy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCarthy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McCarthy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baird manages to get himself to full guard.
McCarthy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baird striking off his back but it's not causing McCarthy any problems.
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baird lands a decent punch to the body there.
McCarthy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCarthy is defended easily by Baird.
McCarthy darts in and clinches Baird up against the cage.
Baird is looking for a takedown.
McCarthy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baird.
Baird lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCarthy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
Baird keeps control of McCarthy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baird drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Baird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCarthy cracks Baird with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCarthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baird manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baird is trying to defend but McCarthy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baird scores with a few weak punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird moves into full guard.
Baird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Baird has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McCarthy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baird won't allow McCarthy to get back to his feet.
Baird scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baird forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy has one foot on Baird's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McCarthy wants to clinch but Baird slips to the side
and Baird counters with a nice body shot.
Baird fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCarthy to the ground. Baird is now in McCarthy's guard.
Baird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird lands a couple of elbows.
Baird is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baird prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Baird scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baird with a nice head shot there.
Baird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
Baird lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baird with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird landing with the ground and pound.
Baird wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Baird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCarthy pushes Baird off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baird moves into the clinch.
Baird is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCarthy is defending well.
Baird drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Baird has him pressed against the cage.
Baird is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Macadam Baird 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!
Danga de danga de dang - Baird scores with a four punch combination!
Baird stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baird wants it to stay on the feet.
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Baird pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baird goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCarthy prevents it.
Baird wants a takedown.
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baird looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baird swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
McCarthy gets caught flat footed, as Baird shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy has momentary wrist control but Baird slips an elbow through the middle.
Baird makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baird is controlling him.
Baird trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Baird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baird works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Baird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baird lands a couple of elbows.
McCarthy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy has momentary wrist control but Baird slips an elbow through the middle.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Baird is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Baird isn't so interested in that idea.
McCarthy controls Baird momentarily but Baird frees himself.
Baird got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCarthy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baird has managed to get both his arms back between McCarthy's legs - danger averted.
Macadam Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Baird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baird is aware though and is defending well.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
McCarthy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Baird is in close to McCarthy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baird working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baird landing some decent shots from guard.
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
Baird trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Macadam Baird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Baird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baird makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Baird isn't so interested in that idea.
Baird scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Baird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird with a nice head shot there.
McCarthy wants to stand but Baird is controlling the position.
Baird looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baird 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird!
During a confident post fight interview, Macadam Baird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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