Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Baird dives in and scores a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos 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 working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baird is one step ahead there.
Baird with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baird on the ground.
Baird with a nice head shot there.
Baird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Santos, not yet.
Baird engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dos Santos working for a triangle but Baird defends it easily.
Baird lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Dos Santos has momentary wrist control but Baird slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Dos Santos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baird stacks Dos Santos on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baird!
Dos Santos tries to bench press Baird off him but Baird keeps the position.
Baird lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dos Santos is not content to let Baird control the position.
Dos Santos tries to buck Baird off but Baird is having none of it.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Baird lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dos Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Baird lands a decent elbow from side control.
Baird working the head with strikes.
Baird grinds an elbow into Dos Santos's temple.
Dos Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Baird working the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baird scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Baird landing strikes. #ROC2#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Baird scores with punches from side control.
Oh Dos Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Santos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baird connects with a decent elbow.
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control.
Dos Santos regains half guard.
Dos Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Baird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baird connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos has hold of Baird's hands but Baird slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baird working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Baird is controlling well.
Baird passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dos Santos!
BOOM! Baird connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Baird lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Baird looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dos Santos covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macadam Baird!
Macadam Baird seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018

#R1##CL#
Baird clinches. #TD#
Baird gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McCarthy gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a triangle here but Baird uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy is looking to reverse the position.
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird scores with punches from side control.
Baird grinds an elbow into McCarthy's temple.
Baird lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy pushes Baird away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baird gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Baird cracks McCarthy with a big elbow.
Baird landing a few strikes. #T1#
McCarthy is trying to buck Baird off.
Baird scoring with punches from side control.
Baird scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is not content to let Baird control the position.
McCarthy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baird connects with a nice short shot to McCarthy's temple.
Baird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baird working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Baird drops an elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy tries to kick Baird off but Baird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baird is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baird looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCarthy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCarthy tries to kick Baird off but Baird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baird working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy is trying to stand.
Baird takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCarthy is controlling Baird's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Baird is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Baird keeps him under control.
Baird lands strikes from half guard.
McCarthy pushes Baird off looking to stand but Baird dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Baird working McCarthy over with strikes.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
Baird is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baird working McCarthy over with strikes.
Baird has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCarthy tries to kick Baird off but Baird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
McCarthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Baird.
Baird working the head and body with strikes.
McCarthy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCarthy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
McCarthy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
McCarthy wants to control but Baird is keeping busy.
Baird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCarthy tries to kick Baird off but Baird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McCarthy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baird wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
Baird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird working McCarthy over with strikes.
Baird is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baird lands strikes from half guard.
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.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Baird there.
Macadam Baird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macadam Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from McCarthy as Baird shoots in.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Baird avoids it easily.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baird pinned against the cage. Baird gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCarthy defends it nicely.
Baird has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baird is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Baird circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baird or perhaps it was just good defense by McCarthy, which made it look bad.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Baird sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Baird swinging wildly here.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baird tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baird connects with a single shot there.
Baird wants to clinch but McCarthy slips to the side#TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
McCarthy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baird controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself. #SU2#
McCarthy gets to his feet - Baird follows without any prompting. #TD#
Baird shoots in and bounces McCarthy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Baird pushes his legs off easily.
Baird distracts McCarthy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baird lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baird stops McCarthy from standing up.
Baird working some strikes from top position.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy has momentary wrist control but Baird slips an elbow through the middle.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Baird throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3#
Baird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCarthy lands a couple of elbows.
McCarthy postures up.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Baird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Baird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCarthy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baird is proving hard to escape from.
Baird keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baird striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Baird throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McCarthy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baird's guard.
Baird lands an upkick as McCarthy stands over him.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Baird won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baird is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baird sets himself, and McCarthy steps forward looking for the clinch! Baird avoids it this time.
Nice takedown defense from McCarthy. No joy for Baird on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Baird shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baird.#CL2#
McCarthy gets a clinch. #BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baird fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCarthy blocks the strikes from Baird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird scores with a few weak punches. #SU2#
McCarthy escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Baird shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
McCarthy has his feet on Baird's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Baird looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCarthy!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McCarthy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Baird scores with punches from side control.
Baird is putting a hurting on McCarthy here, landing some big shots from side control.
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. #SUB#
Baird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Baird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCarthy tries to escape but Baird is in control. #T2#
McCarthy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McCarthy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCarthy taking some punishment here, with Baird in his half guard.
McCarthy is trying to stand back up but Baird is controlling him
Baird working over McCarthy with some ground and pound. McCarthy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Baird has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCarthy is bucking up trying to escape but Baird cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
McCarthy is in a horrible position here. Baird smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McCarthy is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Baird lands a heavy elbow.
Baird dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
Baird working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McCarthy is still in real trouble! Can Baird finish him?
A big strike lands for Baird! That's really hurt McCarthy and he's turned his back - Baird keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Baird jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macadam Baird!
A relieved looking Macadam Baird thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2018

#R1##TD#
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. #SUB#
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. #REVB#
Baird is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB#
McCarthy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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! #ES#
McCarthy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Baird looking to score a takedown here. McCarthy is defending well but Baird drives through and ends up in McCarthy's guard.#ES#
McCarthy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
McCarthy gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. McCarthy manages to retain guard.#T4#
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. #SUB2#
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. #REVR#
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!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCarthy is defended easily by Baird.#CL#
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. #T1#
Baird is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
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.#TD#
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. #T2#
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. #REVB#
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.#ES#
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. #TD2#
Baird fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCarthy to the ground. Baird is now in McCarthy's guard.#SUB#
Baird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
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.#T4#
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. #ES#
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#CL2#
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!
#R3#
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.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baird goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCarthy prevents it.
Baird wants a takedown. #BC#
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.#TD2#
McCarthy gets caught flat footed, as Baird shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: TAOC #4
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
Rurik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rurik throws a right hand that misses
and Baird counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baird lands a really nice looking cross but Rurik seems unphased. #TD2#
Baird drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baird in side control, throwing shots but Rurik defends.
Baird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baird looks up at the clock and then as Rurik takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Baird smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rurik pushes Baird away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baird gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Check out the look on Baird's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB2#
Baird tries for a kimura but Rurik is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rurik is trying to get back to his feet.
Baird lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baird creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rurik sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rurik is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Baird has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Baird scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rurik wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Baird tries to advance to mount but can't.
Baird looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rurik is avoiding damage well.
Baird misses with the ground and pound.
Rurik tries to escape but Baird is in control. #SUB2#
Baird has hold of Rurik's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rurik tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Baird cranks the arm and Rurik screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rurik, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Macadam Baird!
An out of breath Macadam Baird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2017

#R1#
Baird misses with a left hand
and Baird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Macadam Baird has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lucassen, as that shot connected.
Lucassen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucassen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baird has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baird there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Baird is rocked!
Baird swings widly with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a big left hand that crumples Baird! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjen Lucassen!

Event: ITFC 13
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Baird comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baird staying out of range there.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Baird.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baird.
Baird lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice jab there from Reynolds.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Baird.
Reynolds went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reynolds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reynolds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baird on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Macadam Baird has been cut.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Baird is just out of range.
Baird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Baird.
Reynolds jabs at Baird's body.
The crowd cheers as Reynolds lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baird doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird misses with a body punch
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Baird slips under a jab.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Baird takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baird tries to bum rush Reynolds with a series of wild strikes but Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Baird moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Baird ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Reynolds lands a head shot.
Baird slips a jab from Reynolds.
Baird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Reynolds scores with a nice head shot.
Reynolds misses the jab.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the body.
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
Reynolds lands a nice looking body shot.
Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but Baird ducks down to avoid it.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Baird throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds lands the left hand.
Baird is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reynolds rather than just go for the knockout.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Baird is just out of range.
Reynolds works Baird's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.#T2#
Baird scores with a shot to the body.
Reynolds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baird misses with a hook.
Baird throws a combination that misses
and Baird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds scores with a nice right hand.
Baird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reynolds tries to work over Baird's front leg with a kick but Baird checks it.
An inside leg kick from Reynolds misses.
Baird throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds misses the jab.
Baird misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Reynolds tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Reynolds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macadam Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Baird tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
Baird ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baird checks a leg kick.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
Baird slips a jab from Reynolds.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Baird moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds throws a hook but Baird blocks it.
Baird looks to land a combination. Reynolds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baird looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Reynolds moves out of range as Baird strikes.
Baird looks to land a combination. Reynolds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a good body shot.
Baird looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reynolds looks to land a combination. Baird sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reynolds with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baird slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Baird saw that one coming.
Baird moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Baird sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macadam Baird's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baird.
Reynolds throws a jab when Baird was well out of range.
Baird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baird swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Baird might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reynolds has got the better of the exchanges.
Baird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Baird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Baird scores with a three punch combo!
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baird on the side of the head.
Baird misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Baird misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Baird in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Reynolds lands a jab.
Baird throws a combination. Reynolds tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Reynolds throws a jab when Baird was well out of range.
Reynolds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reynolds throws a hook but Baird blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baird! But no joy.
Baird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reynolds throws out the jab.
Baird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reynolds.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baird can do to turn this around?
Reynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baird.
Baird lands with a hook. Reynolds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Baird moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds lands a nice shot that snaps Baird's head back.
Baird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reynolds throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Baird.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Baird moves out of range.
Baird misses with a double jab
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Reynolds tries to work over Baird's front leg with a kick but Baird checks it.
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Reynolds here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Baird takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
A lazy left from Baird finds it's target.
Baird looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reynolds lands a nice shot that snaps Baird's head back.
Baird swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reynolds.
Baird misses with a wild combination.
Baird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Baird fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Baird.
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baird manages to avoid it.
Baird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.#T3#
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Baird moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Baird misses with a looping left.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
Baird scores with a jab to the body.
Baird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baird moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Reynolds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baird has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Nice body punch from Baird.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baird moves away.#CL2#
Baird moves into the clinch.#BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Baird moves into range and clinches up with Reynolds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baird takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baird cracks Reynolds with a nice body shot.
Baird stalling against the cage.
Baird has Reynolds pressed against the cage. #BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baird scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
Baird's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reynolds under the eye.
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 Alexander Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Macadam Baird's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Baird sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
Baird tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reynolds gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Macadam Baird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baird throws a right and a left that Reynolds avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Reynolds both land. Nice combination.
Nice shot by Reynolds.
Baird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Baird.
Reynolds fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baird on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reynolds throws out a loose jab but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baird blocks a jab.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1##CL2#
Baird has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Baird manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Baird moved out of range.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
Baird slips a jab from Reynolds.#CL2#
Baird closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baird - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Baird does no damage. #T2#
Baird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Baird.
Baird moves out of range of the strikes.
Reynolds misses the jab.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Baird moved out of range nicely.
Baird with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Baird avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Baird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baird stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reynolds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baird under the eye.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Baird moves out of range.
Baird takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Baird lands a nice looking body shot.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Baird's head but Baird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Baird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baird slips under a jab from Reynolds.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baird.
Baird lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reynolds at a distance.
Reynolds throws out a powerful jab.
Baird misses with a wild body shot.
Baird swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Baird both land. Nice combination.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Baird.#T4#
Baird misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baird scores with a three punch combo!
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baird moves away.
Baird doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reynolds swinging wildly here.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baird swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baird moves away.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but Baird ducks down to avoid it.
Baird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baird lands with a shot to the body.
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Baird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alexander Reynolds did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Macadam Baird's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Baird moved out of range.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reynolds lands a jab-cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baird looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baird!
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Baird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baird now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Baird steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Baird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Baird misses. #T1#
Reynolds with a jab.
Baird bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reynolds digs a good hook to Baird's body.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Baird sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Baird misses.
Baird throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reynolds lands with a nice body punch.
Reynolds misses the jab.
Baird misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Baird. Those never looked like landing.
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Baird moves away and avoids it.
Baird throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease.
Baird staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baird connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reynolds scrambles back to his feet.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baird. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Baird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.
Baird looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Reynolds throws a nice looking combination but Baird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reynolds goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baird misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baird with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baird lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baird.#CL2#
Baird clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
Baird stalling in the clinch. #T3##BC#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Baird. Those never looked like landing.
Baird misses with a wild body shot.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reynolds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reynolds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baird slips a jab from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reynolds sizes up Baird with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reynolds misses the jab.
Reynolds takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Baird doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Baird moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Baird.
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baird manages to avoid it.
Baird fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Reynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Baird on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baird misses with a few strikes there.
Baird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Baird takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reynolds misses with a two punch combination.
Baird is looking for the big counter here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Baird lands with a hook. Reynolds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Macadam Baird will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Macadam Baird's cut.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Baird connects with a looping right hand.
Baird tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it.
Baird throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Baird misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds scores with a hook.
Reynolds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baird under the eye.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Baird manages to avoid it.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reynolds connects with a body shot.
Reynolds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reynolds throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Baird.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Baird moved out of range.
Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but Baird ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Baird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Baird's shoulder, as Baird tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds missing with a left hand there. Baird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baird takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baird lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Reynolds fails to land with a series of punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reynolds. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird scores with a nice right hand.
Reynolds throws a right hand that misses
and Baird counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Reynolds misses the jab.#CL2#
Baird moves into range and clinches up with Reynolds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.#BC#
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baird thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baird throws a one two combo.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baird slips a jab from Reynolds.
Baird misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Baird moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Reynolds does no damage.
Reynolds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bairds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baird closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Reynolds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baird momentarily.
Reynolds throws a poor cross that misses
and Baird connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reynolds throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
Baird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Baird.
Decent striking displayed by Baird there.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Baird forces Reynolds back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds needs to keep his hands up - Baird had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Baird does no damage.
Baird punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Baird on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baird slips under a jab.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baird was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Macadam Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Baird. #CL2#
Baird moves into range and clinches up with Reynolds.
Baird trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Baird breaks from the clinch.
Baird takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baird moves out of range as Reynolds strikes.

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 Alexander Reynolds.
I think Reynolds 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Reynolds!
Alexander Reynolds retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Reynolds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ITFC 11
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Brzeczyszczykiewicz . No joy for Baird on that attempt.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz throws a chopping leg kick but Baird manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz cracks Baird with a good jab.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz throws a hook but Baird blocks it.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz looks to land a right hand but Baird moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Brzeczyszczykiewicz blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Baird as he checks the leg kick.
And Baird tries to counter it with a takedown but Brzeczyszczykiewicz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baird fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Brzeczyszczykiewicz . #TD2#
Baird drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brzeczyszczykiewicz tries to get out of the position.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baird forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Baird is trying for a kimura here. Brzeczyszczykiewicz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Baird wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Macadam Baird!
Macadam Baird was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ITFC 10
Date: Jul 09, 2017

#R1#
Kingston looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range. #TD#
Kingston gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. Kingston manages to retain guard.
Kingston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingston wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
Kingston has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Baird has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird in side control lands a decent elbow.
Baird landing strikes.
Kingston being controlled for a moment.
Baird throws an elbow but Kingston slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Kingston seems a little lost for a moment, as Baird dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Baird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Baird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kingston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kingston regains half guard.
Baird will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baird controlling the action here.
Kingston is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Baird jumps into side control!
Kingston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Baird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
Check out the look on Baird's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kingston is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control.
Kingston is trying to control Baird's posture but Baird avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kingston is letting Baird control him for a moment.
Baird has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kingston!
Kingston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kingston is looking to escape. #T3#
Baird raining down shots from the mount!
Baird postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kingston looks a forlorn figure. #SUB#
Baird moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kingston has worked his arm free - good work by Kingston!
Baird is looking to take a break and control but Kingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird works to advance to full mount. Kingston defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Baird has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kingston taking shots to the head. #T4#
Baird manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kingston to take his back!#SUB#
Baird is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kingston has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Baird has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kingston taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Baird doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Macadam Baird!
In his post fight interview, Macadam Baird started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ITFC 8
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Baird shoots in for a takedown but Brzeczyszczykiewicz shows good takedown defense.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Brzeczyszczykiewicz drives through and clinches with Baird against the cage.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baird's elbow.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Baird breaks the clinch.
Baird lands with a right hand. #CL#
Brzeczyszczykiewicz drives through and clinches with Baird against the cage.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Baird - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baird has Brzeczyszczykiewicz pressed against the cage.
Baird continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz is leaning against Baird and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Baird is working for takedown but Brzeczyszczykiewicz is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baird.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz pushes Baird back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Baird has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brzeczyszczykiewicz regains guard immediately.
Baird advances position into side control!
Baird working the ground and pound from side control.
Baird controls the position from side control.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz pushes Baird away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baird gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Baird cracks Brzeczyszczykiewicz with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2##SUB2#
Baird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brzeczyszczykiewicz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brzeczyszczykiewicz tries to get out of the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz tries to improve position but can't.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baird on the ground.
Baird scores with punches from side control.
Baird advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Baird working for a guillotine from mount but Brzeczyszczykiewicz is in no mood to give up.
Baird content just to control the position here.
Baird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Baird swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macadam Baird!
Macadam Baird decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ITFC 6
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Baird swings for the body but Magiritsa moves out of range.
Magiritsa with the counter takedown but Baird avoids it easily.#TD#
Magiritsa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baird advances position into side control!
Magiritsa throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Magiritsa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Baird is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Magiritsa is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macadam Baird!
Macadam Baird was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Avgolemono Magiritsa had this to say: 'Σκατά στα μουτρα σου!'.

Event: VFA 4 - Hayes vs. Officer
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Chainz misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baird lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chainz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chainz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good leg kick by Chainz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chainz scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Macadam Baird has been cut.
Baird tries for a takedown but Chainz circles away easily
and Chainz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chainz lands with a good body shot.
Baird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Chainz misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Chainz.
Chainz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chainz takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Baird half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chainz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baird has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chainz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baird is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Chainz lands a head kick!
Baird moves away from the strike by Chainz.
Chainz moves out of range of the strikes.
Chainz thuds his shin into the meat of Baird's side.
Chainz scores with a jab to the body.
Chainz cracks the inside of Baird's front leg.
Two Chainz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Baird gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chainz keeping hold of Baird's head, controlling as best he can.
Baird passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chainz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baird looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chainz is squirming around, avoiding Baird's attempts to control the action.
Chainz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chainz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Baird wants to control the pace but Chainz is squirming around nicely.
Chainz is looking to improve his position but Baird isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Baird moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chainz has worked his arm free - good work by Chainz! #T3#
Chainz is looking to reverse the position.
Chainz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Baird asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chainz tries to bench press Baird off him but Baird keeps the position.
Chainz prevents Baird from moving into mount.
Chainz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baird throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Baird tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chainz's legs.
You can see the frustration on Chainz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baird advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Chainz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baird looking to finish Chainz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chainz!
Baird prevents Chainz from getting the reversal.
Baird landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chainz is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chainz is desperately trying to improve his position but Baird has a good base and remains in mount.
Chainz is squirming around, avoiding Baird's attempts to control the action.
Chainz is trying to escape the mount.
Chainz keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Two Chainz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Macadam Baird's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chainz lands a leg kick that knocks Baird off balance momentarily.
Two Chainz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chainz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baird has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chainz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chainz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baird changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chainz tries to avoid it but Baird manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chainz to the ground. Chainz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chainz just misses with a punch to the body.
Chainz looks to score with a jab to the body but Baird is just out of range.
Chainz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Chainz finds it's way through Baird's defenses.
Baird blocks a jab.
Chainz stuns Baird with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chainz looks to score with a jab to the body but Baird is just out of range.
Macadam Baird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Chainz works Baird's body with a nice hook.
Chainz misses the shot to the body.
Two Chainz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baird checks a leg kick.
Chainz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baird was well out of range. Poor timing from Chainz.
Baird tries to counter with a takedown but Chainz is quick to defend against it.
Chainz walks into a stiff left hand from Baird.
Chainz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baird doesn't seem bothered though.
Chainz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baird avoids a kick to the body.
Chainz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baird steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chainz.
Baird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chainz.
Baird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Nice body punch from Baird.
Chainz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baird moves away.
Chainz checks a leg kick nicely.
Chainz throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Baird counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chainz won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chainz is not content to let Baird control the position.
You can see the frustration on Chainz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chainz tries to escape but Baird is in control.
Chainz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chainz is staying active underneath Baird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chainz gets back to full guard. #T3#
Baird trying to control but Chainz is working from the bottom.
Chainz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baird trying to control but Chainz is working from the bottom.
Baird looking to pass the guard.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Chainz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird won't allow Chainz to sweep him here. #ES2#
Chainz pushes Baird off and gets back to his feet.
Baird connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Chainz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baird.
Baird misses with a low kick.
Chainz throws a body punch but Baird moves out of range.
Chainz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baird.
Chainz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chainz pinned against the cage. Chainz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chainz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Chainz closes the distance and pushes Baird back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Two Chainz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Macadam Baird's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Chainz.
Baird takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baird misses with a takedown
and Chainz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chainz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Chainz misses.
Chainz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baird.
Chainz is looking to clinch but Baird is avoiding it.
Chainz throws a jab but it's blocked by Baird.
A little feinted left hand from Baird on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chainz works Baird's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz motions for Baird to come forward. Chainz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chainz looks to land a right hand but Baird moved out of range.
Baird drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chainz sprawls and moves away.
Baird throws an overhand right that lands on Chainz's shoulder, as Chainz tries to avoid the shot.
Chainz chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Baird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chainz.
Chainz scores with a sloppy right hand. Baird should have avoided that one.
Chainz misses with an uppercut.
Baird moves away from the strike by Chainz.
Baird drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chainz sprawls and moves away.
Chainz misses with a wild body shot.
Chainz throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Baird counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Baird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chainz is trying to get back to half guard.
Chainz prevents Baird from improving position. #T2#
Baird throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Baird cracks Chainz with a big right hand but Chainz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chainz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Baird has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Baird is trying to get an arm triangle but Chainz is defending well.
Chainz is not content to let Baird control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baird advances to mount. #SUB#
Baird working for a submission but Chainz is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Baird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chainz is looking to escape.
Chainz really wants to buck Baird off and get back to his feet.
Baird working Chainz over with strikes here.
Chainz taking shots to the head.
Chainz tries to hold on but Baird postures up.
Chainz is working to get back to half guard.
Chainz regains half guard.
Baird stops Chainz from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Baird looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chainz is trying to stand.
Chainz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baird is working away from the top position though.
Macadam Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chainz tries to get to full guard but Baird has control of the leg. #SUB#
Baird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chainz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chainz is trying to stand back up but Baird is controlling him

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Two Chainz.
I've got Chainz 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Chainz!
A relieved looking Two Chainz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Lodbrok is predictable there #TD#
so Baird counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lodbrok looks winded!
Baird advances to half guard.
Baird trying to pass the guard but Lodbrok defending well.
Baird controlling the pace.
Lodbrok is refusing to be controlled, as Baird sits in half guard.
Baird working Lodbrok over with strikes.
Lodbrok is in trouble now - Baird has advanced to mount!
Baird takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baird is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lodbrok has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Baird has hold of Lodbrok's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lodbrok manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Baird is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lodbrok has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Baird has hold of Lodbrok's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lodbrok manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Baird trying to control but Lodbrok is having none of it.
Baird lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB#
Baird working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Baird looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB#
Baird is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Baird!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Macadam Baird!
After winning the bout, Macadam Baird thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BKF THE AFTERMATH
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Baird misses with a shot to the body
and Crow counters with a one-two to the body.
Baird is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crow.
Crow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baird takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baird has time to react.
Crow closes the distance but Baird moves to the side
and Baird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird misses with a takedown
letting Crow counter with a right hand.
Crow has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow throws a hook but Baird blocks it.
Crow throws a leg kick but Baird checks it.
We've been hearing reports that Baird has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Baird connects with a body shot that sends Crow's belly button to the back.
Baird needs to keep his hands up - Crow had a free shot at his head there.
Crow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crow slips a jab and a cross from Baird.
Baird lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baird darts in trying to clinch
and Crow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baird works over Crow's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Sam Crow has been cut.
Crow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baird looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baird throwing a counter right hand but Crow manages to avoid it.
Baird jabs at Crow's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird throws a right and a left that Crow avoids nicely.
Crow connects with a jab.
Sam Crow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baird misses with a body shot
and Crow counters with a left and a right that stings Baird.
Crow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baird momentarily.
Crow throws an overhand right that lands on Baird's shoulder, as Baird tries to avoid the shot.
Baird avoids the head kick by Crow.
Baird throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow counters with a left and a right that stings Baird.
Crow dodges the punch combination from Baird. #T3#
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baird chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crow can pounce on him.
Baird takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Crow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Crow has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Baird pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crow lands a jab to Baird's midsection.
Baird throws a body shot but no joy.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Baird swings widly with a right hand
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baird is looking to wear down Crow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baird misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crow.
Baird throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Baird drops his hands momentarily and Crow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow lands a really nice looking cross but Baird seems unphased.
Crow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crow moves in looking to clinch but Baird pushes him off.
Baird throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheers as Crow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baird doesn't seem phased though.
Baird on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baird throws a nice looking combination but Crow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baird works the jab nicely.
Crow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baird had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crow misses with the combination.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Crow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Crow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Crow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baird thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baird misses with a jab to the body
and Baird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baird misses with a head kick.
Crow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baird.
Baird misses with a double jab
and Crow counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Baird misses with a body punch
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baird avoids the head kick by Crow.
Crow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baird on the side of the head.
Crow connects with a body shot.
Baird blocks a head kick by Crow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crow. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Baird connects with an inside leg kick.
Baird jabs Crow right on the nose. Crow blinks but takes it well.
Baird fails with the takedown
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baird throws an off balance right hand
and Crow counters with a one-two to the body.
Crow throws out a powerful jab.
Crow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow cracks a nice hook into Baird's ribs.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Baird there.
Nice body punch from Baird.
Crow cracks Baird with a good jab.
Crow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baird back to the cage. Crow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A shot to the liver by Crow. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Crow.
Baird walks into a left hand.
Crow blocks a head kick by Baird.
Baird misses with a takedown attempt
and Crow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Crow misses. #T3#
Baird blocks a head kick by Crow.
Baird tries to counter with a takedown but Crow is quick to defend against it.
Crow lands a jab to the nose.
Sam Crow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Baird tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird tries to clinch up but Crow circles away and keeps his distance.
Crow missing with a left hand there. Baird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crow is working the combinations to good effect here.
Crow misses with a two punch combination.
Baird is looking for a counter combo.
Baird throws a lazy head kick
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baird misses with a head kick.
Baird throws a sloppy body shot
and Crow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Crow has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Crow breaks the clinch.
Crow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crow, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow misses with a hook.
Baird looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crow cracks the inside of Baird's front leg.
Macadam Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Baird misses with a body punch
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.
Baird misses with a low kick.
Crow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
Baird backing away here, and Crow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Crow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Crow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Baird shoots in for a takedown but Crow shows good takedown defense.
Crow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baird.
Crow scores with a nice head shot.
Baird fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crow.
Nice takedown defense from Crow. No joy for Baird on that attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Baird. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Crow cracks Baird with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baird at a distance.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Baird moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird shoots and misses
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Macadam Baird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Baird dodges the punch combination from Crow.
Baird throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baird misses with an uppercut
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Crow is predictable there
letting Baird counter with a right hand.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Crow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crow throws a jab but it's blocked by Baird.
Crow tries to land a leg kick but Baird saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Nice cross by Crow.
Crow digs a good body shot into Baird's ribs.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crow scores with a sloppy right hand. Baird should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crow!
Crow throws a leg kick
and Baird counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crow throws a good cross that connects.
Baird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baird shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Crow counter with a right hand. #T3#
Baird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Baird.
As Baird backs off Crow throws a huge counter combo but Baird manages to avoid it all.
Baird shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crow scores with a jab. Baird acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crow scores with a shot to the body.
Baird takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Baird.
Baird avoids the head kick by Crow.
Baird throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crow.
Baird misses with a right hand
and Crow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crow jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Crow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
Crow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baird swings widly with a right hand
and Crow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crow lands with a nice combination. Baird backs away looking to recover.
Baird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baird gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crow.
Baird throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Crow really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Crow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Baird throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Crow has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Crow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crow misses with the combination.
As Crow looks to move away, Baird throws a big counter combo but Crow just gets out of the way.
Baird throws an off balance right hand
and Crow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baird throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baird blocks a jab.
Crow moves into range and connects with a jab.
No joy there for Crow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baird takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Crow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baird digs a good body shot into Crow's ribs.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crow.
Crow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baird throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crow works over Baird's head and body with a nice combination.
Baird works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Crow as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Crow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baird takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baird swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Baird shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crow lands with an overhand left.
Baird throws a jab when Crow was well out of range.
Baird takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Baird. Beautiful body shot.
Baird avoids the head kick by Crow.
Baird swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Crow is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Baird blocks a head kick by Crow.
Crow lands a jab to the head.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Baird is just out of range.
Crow connects with a right hand. Baird shakes it off.
Crow swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.
Crow lunges at Baird with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baird's hand. #T4#
Baird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crow throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Baird.
Crow tries to bum rush Baird with a series of wild strikes but Baird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baird misses with a takedown attempt
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Crow counter with a right hand.
Crow is looking to land body kicks.
Crow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Baird is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Crow dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sam Crow's cut.
That's time! Baird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Crow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crow throws a right and a left that Baird avoids nicely.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Baird misses with a left hand
and Crow counters with a stiff right hand.
Baird misses with a double jab.
Crow unleashes a big counter combination but Baird bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow scores with a nice head shot.
Crow lands a jab to the nose.
Crow throws a combination. Baird tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crow throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Crow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baird blocks a jab.
Baird appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baird throws a body shot but no joy.
Crow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Baird closes the distance and pushes Crow back into the cage.#BC2#
Crow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crow missing with a left hand there. Baird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crow motions for Baird to come forward. Crow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Crow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crow throws out a counter right but Baird avoids it with no problem.
Baird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baird takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baird tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Baird.
Crow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baird appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Baird avoids the head kick by Crow.
Baird tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baird somewhat.
Crow slips a straight right by Baird.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crow! But no joy.
Crow cracks Baird with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baird throws a right and a left that Crow avoids nicely.
Crow blocks the body kick.
Crow tests Baird's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sam Crow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Crow scores with a decent looking hook.
Baird with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crow counters with a left and a right that stings Baird.
Crow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Crow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Macadam Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird throws a head kick that misses
and Crow counters with a series of strikes. Baird will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head kick misses from Baird.
Crow lands a nice hook to Baird's body. Baird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crow lands a nice hook to Baird's body. Baird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Crow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Sam Crow!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Sam Crow!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Sam Crow!

Sam Crow wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Sam Crow made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEFC 205
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.
Xavier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xavier shoots for a double leg takedown but Baird sprawls well. He's pushed Xavier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baird defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xavier.
Xavier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baird thuds a left hand into Xavier's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xavier.
Macadam Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Baird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1##TD2#
Xavier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baird.
Xavier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xavier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Baird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xavier defends it easily.
Baird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xavier manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Xavier keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.
Xavier looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Baird puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Baird seems to be looking for submissions.
Xavier is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Baird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xavier is just riding it out for now. Baird eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Baird seems to be working for a kimura but Xavier defends the submission attempt.
Xavier is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Baird has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Xavier defend it? Baird steps over the head and cranks it - Xavier is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Baird!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Macadam Baird!

Event: CEFC 201
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Fumire misses with a takedown
and Baird counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fumire goes for a double leg but Baird avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baird continues to drive forward.
Fumire walks into a straight right hand from Baird.
Baird will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fumire looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Baird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fumire is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baird is defending well.
Macadam Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Fumire.
Fumire is trying to drag Baird to the mat but Baird just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Baird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baird scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fumire misses with a takedown attempt
and Baird counters with a crisp right that sends Fumire to the canvas! Baird follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macadam Baird!

Event: L.A.C.A. 10 - Rogers VS. Secoy
Date: Apr 28, 2016

#R1#
Burningrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Baird does it's job there.
Burningrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Baird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird lands with a good body shot.
Baird lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Burningrom misses
and Baird counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Baird closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burningrom to the mat! Burningrom manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Burningrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baird defends well.
Baird slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baird wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving. #T1#
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.
Baird prevents Burningrom from getting back to his feet.
Baird forces his way into half guard.
Burningrom regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Burningrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Burningrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Burningrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baird engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Burningrom looking for a guillotine here but Baird defends easily. #T2##SUB2#
Burningrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baird advances to half guard.
Baird stops Burningrom from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Baird is working for a kimura but Burningrom is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Baird is looking for a kimura but Burningrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baird to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Burningrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Baird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Burningrom is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Burningrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
Burningrom is trying to stand back up but Baird is controlling him #SUB2#
Burningrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Baird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baird passes to side control.
Burningrom tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Baird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burningrom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baird wants to control but Burningrom is keeping him busy. #T4#
Burningrom is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Baird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burningrom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baird is controlling him well.#SUB#
Baird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Baird tries for a kimura but Burningrom is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird prevents Burningrom from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Burningrom misses with a leg kick
and Baird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burningrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baird paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burningrom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baird scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Baird gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burningrom to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burningrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Burningrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burningrom has managed to get both his arms back between Baird's legs - danger averted.
Burningrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burningrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burningrom throws a sloppy strike and Baird has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Burningrom is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Baird!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macadam Baird!

Event: L.A.C.A. 6 - Bam Bam Vs. J.
Date: Mar 31, 2016

#R1#
Roman looks to clinch
and Baird counters with a three punch combo that has Roman backing up. Roman nods at Baird to acknowledge the strikes.
Roman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Roman is rocked!
Roman tries for a takedown but Baird circles away easily
and Baird counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baird shoots in but Roman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roman misses with a takedown
and Baird counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roman dives in and grabs Baird's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baird pushes down on Roman's head and hops out.
Baird appears to be looking for a big counter.
Macadam Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gracko Roman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roman tries to land a body kick#KD#
and Baird counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Roman!
Roman is still in real trouble! Can Baird finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Baird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roman is just riding it out for now. Baird eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Baird seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Baird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roman seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Baird is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
Baird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Baird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Baird seems to be looking for submissions.
Roman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baird looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Baird has gone for a leg lock! Roman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Baird's guard.#REVB##T3#
Roman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Baird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Roman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Roman misses with a takedown
and Baird makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Baird fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roman to the ground. Baird is now in Roman's guard.
We've been informed that Roman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Baird is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baird being controlled here momentarily.
Baird is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman trying to keep a closed guard but Baird is proving a slippery customer.
Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Baird drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roman! #REVB#
Baird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roman controls the position.
Roman trying to control the action but Baird is working from the bottom.
Baird is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Baird is not content to let Roman control the position.
Roman slows the pace down in half guard.
Baird tries to roll over but Roman keeps him under control.
Roman trying to control from half guard but Baird is working away. #T3#
Baird gets full guard.
Roman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roman misses with a lunging right hand
letting Baird counter with a right hand. #TD#
Baird feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Baird looking to sit in guard and control but Roman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Baird looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Baird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roman is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Roman looking to sit in guard and control but Baird gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Roman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baird looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Roman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baird circles away.
Baird scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Baird.
Roman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baird connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roman with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Baird to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Baird drops Roman with a left right combo! Baird follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Baird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roman is trying to control Baird's posture but Baird avoids it. #SUB#
Baird tries for a kimura but Roman is defending well.
Macadam Baird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Baird tries to advance to mount but Roman denies him. #SUB#
Baird tries for a kimura but Roman is defending well. #SUB#
Baird swings around for an armbar but Roman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Baird's guard.
Roman stays in close to Baird's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Baird working for a triangle but Roman defends it easily. #T2#
Baird keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Roman looking to sit in guard and control but Baird gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Baird wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Baird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baird passes Roman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Baird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roman defends it well. #SUB#
Baird is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roman is looking to control Baird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roman avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracko Roman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baird passes Roman's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baird 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird!

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