PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algernon Pearlmutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Algernon Pearlmutter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Baker
vs
Pearlmutter

180 cm
23
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Knock Out Artistry

Lightning Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Algernon Pearlmutter!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pearlmutter misses with a body kick.
Baker tries to bum rush Pearlmutter with a series of wild strikes but Pearlmutter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearlmutter throws a head kick that misses.

Pearlmutter has Baker up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearlmutter tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
Baker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearlmutter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker blocks the elbow strike.
Pearlmutter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Pearlmutter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baker prevents Pearlmutter from breaking the clinch.
Baker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pearlmutter prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pearlmutter smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pearlmutter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker has Pearlmutter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pearlmutter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but Pearlmutter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pearlmutter wants to break free but Baker has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pearlmutter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a body punch but Pearlmutter moves out of range.
Pearlmutter throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Baker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pearlmutter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pearlmutter but Pearlmutter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Charlie Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearlmutter.
Pearlmutter throws a body kick that misses.
Pearlmutter lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Pearlmutter.
Some bone on bone action there as Pearlmutter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Pearlmutter moves away and avoids it.
Pearlmutter slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Pearlmutter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker throws a jab when Pearlmutter was well out of range.

Pearlmutter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pearlmutter missing with knees to the body.
Come on Pearlmutter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker keeps control of Pearlmutter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pearlmutter has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment.
Baker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearlmutter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker is trying to drag Pearlmutter to the mat but Pearlmutter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pearlmutter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearlmutter as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Pearlmutter does no damage.
Pearlmutter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pearlmutter throws a one two combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Pearlmutter blocks the leg kick.

Pearlmutter moves into the clinch.
Pearlmutter trying to land knees to the body.
Pearlmutter tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearlmutter tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.
Pearlmutter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Pearlmutter.
Pearlmutter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearlmutter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
Pearlmutter presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pearlmutter is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pearlmutter walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Pearlmutter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
Pearlmutter gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt.

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

Pearlmutter closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the cage.
Baker blocks an elbow strike.
Pearlmutter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baker can't get the takedown.
Baker wants a takedown.
Baker looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearlmutter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pearlmutter wants to break free but Baker has control.
Pearlmutter taking a breather.
Pearlmutter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pearlmutter can't break the clinch.
Pearlmutter can't break the clinch.
Pearlmutter wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.

Pearlmutter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Pearlmutter.
Baker swinging wilding here.
Pearlmutter staying out of range there.
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pearlmutter's waist but Pearlmutter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Baker cracks Pearlmutter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Pearlmutter ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Pearlmutter as Baker shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algernon Pearlmutter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Baker tries to clinch up
and Pearlmutter counters with a one-two to the body.

Pearlmutter clinches with his opponent.
Pearlmutter tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.

Pearlmutter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearlmutter throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pearlmutter stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pearlmutter.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearlmutter.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Pearlmutter shows good takedown defense.
Pearlmutter connects with a body shot.
Pearlmutter lands a high kick!
Pearlmutter throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pearlmutter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pearlmutter.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearlmutter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pearlmutter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Pearlmutter prevents Baker from breaking the clinch.
Baker prevents Pearlmutter from breaking the clinch.
Baker has Pearlmutter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pearlmutter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearlmutter tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.
Pearlmutter is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.

Pearlmutter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearlmutter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Pearlmutter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pearlmutter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pearlmutter misses with a jab, cross combination.

Baker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baker lands in his opponent's guard.
Pearlmutter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearlmutter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pearlmutter prevents Baker from improving his position.
Baker is pressing down on Pearlmutter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baker is trying to control the position but Pearlmutter postures up.
Pearlmutter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearlmutter stays in close to Baker's body and controls the position.
Pearlmutter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baker's guard.
Baker is controlling Pearlmutter's posture.
Pearlmutter trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Pearlmutter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pearlmutter is looking to advance position but Baker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Baker is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Pearlmutter throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Pearlmutter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearlmutter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt - Pearlmutter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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 Charlie Baker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Baker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pearlmutter is out of range and Baker settles back down.
Baker misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Baker.
Baker tries to clinch up but Pearlmutter circles away and keeps his distance.

Baker tries to keep at a distance but Pearlmutter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pearlmutter has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment.
Baker fails to pull guard.
Pearlmutter trying to land knees to the body.

Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker avoids a kick to the body.
Baker misses the body punch
and Pearlmutter counters with a straight right hand.
Pearlmutter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearlmutter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearlmutter.
Pearlmutter throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Pearlmutter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker throws the left hand but Pearlmutter avoids the punch easily.
Pearlmutter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pearlmutter dips to his left and cracks Baker with an uppercut!

Pearlmutter clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearlmutter.
Pearlmutter can't break the clinch.
Pearlmutter stalling against the cage.
Pearlmutter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pearlmutter missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pearlmutter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow.
Baker fails to pull guard.
Pearlmutter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearlmutter gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker is working for takedown but Pearlmutter is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baker avoids the elbow strike from Pearlmutter, against the cage.
Baker blocking some punches.
Pearlmutter is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
Pearlmutter pressing his opponent against the cage.

Pearlmutter decides to pull guard.
Pearlmutter wants to stand up but Baker is controlling him.

Baker gets to his feet. Pearlmutter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pearlmutter doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Pearlmutter.
Pearlmutter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearlmutter scores with a one two! Baker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pearlmutter moves out of range of the strikes.
Pearlmutter scores with a nice right hand.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker cracks Pearlmutter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pearlmutter throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side.
Pearlmutter works over Baker's head and body with a nice combination.
Pearlmutter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss

and Pearlmutter counters by moving into the clinch.
Pearlmutter wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Pearlmutter.

Pearlmutter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearlmutter moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker throws a leg kick
and Pearlmutter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pearlmutter punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
Pearlmutter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pearlmutter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baker rather than just go for the knockout.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearlmutter circles away.
An inside leg kick from Baker misses.

Baker rushes Pearlmutter and presses him up against the cage.
Pearlmutter is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Pearlmutter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baker looking for a takedown.
Pearlmutter is trying to break free.
Baker prevents Pearlmutter from breaking the clinch.
Baker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearlmutter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pearlmutter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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 Charlie Baker.
I think Baker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie Baker!