PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicola Pasquim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pasquim
vs
Baker

189 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicola Pasquim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Baker!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasquim avoids the head kick by Baker.
A jab lands there for Pasquim.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pasquim throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
Baker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pasquim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baker scrambles back to his feet.
Baker lands a head kick. Pasquim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pasquim thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Pasquim misses.
Pasquim looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Pasquim tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker throws a head kick but Pasquim moves out of range.
Pasquim thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
Baker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pasquim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker looks gassed!
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Pasquim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Pasquim.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Pasquim stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pasquim misses with a body shot.
Baker slips a jab from Pasquim.
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baker takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pasquim. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pasquim dips to his left and cracks Baker with an uppercut!
A cross from Pasquim lands.
Pasquim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Justin Baker has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Pasquim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baker doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Justin Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasquim scores with a jab to the jaw.

Baker is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pasquim.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Pasquim finish him?
Pasquim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pasquim scores with a jab to the head.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pasquim.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Pasquim misses.
Baker seems to have recovered his senses.
Pasquim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pasquim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pasquim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pasquim misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Pasquim scores with a jab to the body.
Pasquim blocks a head kick by Baker.
Pasquim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pasquim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pasquim throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pasquim throws out a powerful jab.
Pasquim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
Pasquim digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Pasquim lands with a nice body punch.
Pasquim connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
Pasquim lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasquim scores with a nice right hand.
Pasquim connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pasquim connects with a crisp jab.
Pasquim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker throws a head kick but Pasquim moves out of range.
Pasquim looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Pasquim throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Pasquim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pasquim lands a nice shot that snaps Baker's head back.
Pasquim avoids the head kick by Baker.
Nice body punch from Pasquim.
Nice straight punches there by Pasquim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pasquim.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasquim avoids the head kick by Baker.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Pasquim.
Baker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pasquim feints a jab promting Baker to slip. Pasquim then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Baker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pasquim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Pasquim blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasquim scores with a decent looking hook.
Pasquim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pasquim lands a right hook to the body.
Baker staying out of range there.
Pasquim throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker ducks right into an uppercut from Pasquim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicola Pasquim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Baker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Pasquim moves out of range easily.
Pasquim misses with a looping left.
Nicola Pasquim is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker takes one on the button.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pasquim.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Pasquim blocks a head kick by Baker.
Good standup being displayed there by Pasquim as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Pasquim there.
Baker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pasquim scores with a jab.
Pasquim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Pasquim lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker off the cage and back into range.
Pasquim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pasquim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pasquim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Pasquim finds it's way through Baker's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pasquim.
Pasquim misses the jab.
Pasquim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
The crowd cheers as Pasquim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baker doesn't seem phased though.
Pasquim misses with a double jab.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Pasquim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Pasquim.
Baker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pasquim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baker scrambles back to his feet.
Pasquim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Pasquim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baker at a distance.
Pasquim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Baker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pasquim has got the better of the exchanges.
Baker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pasquim thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pasquim.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasquim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pasquim misses with a double jab.
Pasquim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pasquim blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pasquim lands with an overhand left.
Pasquim scores with a jab to the body.
Pasquim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pasquim lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasquim looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Pasquim moves out of range easily.
Pasquim throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Pasquim.
Pasquim just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker walks into a jab.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pasquim takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Pasquim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Pasquim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pasquim scores with a shot to the body.
Pasquim throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Pasquim as he connects with a hook.
Baker lands with a slapping head kick.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Pasquim thuds a left hand into Baker's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasquim misses the shot to the body.
Pasquim lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Pasquim moves out of range easily.
Pasquim jabs at Baker's body.
Baker connects with a high kick.
Pasquim blocks a head kick by Baker.
Pasquim fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pasquim jabs at Baker's body.
Pasquim thuds his right hand into Baker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasquim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pasquim throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Baker lands a head kick. Pasquim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pasquim blocks a head kick by Baker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicola Pasquim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Baker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Baker slips under a jab from Pasquim.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pasquim.
A slow jab from Pasquim misses its intended target.
Baker connects with a high kick.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Pasquim.
Baker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Baker 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.
Pasquim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pasquim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pasquim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Pasquim lands with a shot to the body.
Pasquim looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pasquim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pasquim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baker's head.
Jab, jab by Pasquim - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Pasquim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pasquim.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Pasquim moves out of range easily.
Pasquim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pasquim misses with a hook.
Pasquim avoids the head kick by Baker.
Baker throws a head kick but Pasquim moves out of range.
Pasquim looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Pasquim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pasquim blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baker tries to move into range but Pasquim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pasquim connects with a right hand. Baker shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasquim looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Baker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pasquim throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pasquim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pasquim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Pasquim had a free shot at his head there.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Pasquim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pasquim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baker wants to clinch up but Pasquim keeps it at a distance.
Baker misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Pasquim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pasquim misses the jab.
Pasquim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pasquim swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker throws a head kick but Pasquim moves out of range.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Pasquim works over Baker's head and body with a nice combination.
Baker throws a head kick but Pasquim moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Pasquim.
Pasquim stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pasquim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pasquim just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker blocks a jab.
Pasquim looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Pasquim misses.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pasquim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pasquim.
Baker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pasquim just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Pasquim throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Baker slips a jab from Pasquim.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pasquim lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker off the cage and back into range.
Justin Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicola Pasquim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pasquim misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicola Pasquim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pasquim 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicola Pasquim!