PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Baginski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baginski's entrance music is WALECZNE SERCE. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Baginski
vs
Romero

175 cm
33
170 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

179 cm
26
180 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Brute

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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Baginski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristian Romero!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero walks into a straight right hand from Baginski.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baginski's waist but Baginski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
A big left from Baginski misses.
Baginski misses with a looping right.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero has a takedown stuffed.
Baginski stuffs the takedown attempt from Romero. Romero gets slowly back to his feet.
Piotr Baginski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Baginski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baginski counters with a straight right hand.
Baginski misses with a wild body shot.

Romero gets a double leg takedown into Baginski's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baginski pulls Romero in close to prevent any damage.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Baginski is retaining full guard.
Baginski seems keen to control Romero's posture.
Romero lands a couple of elbows.
Romero working some strikes from top position.
Baginski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Piotr Baginski just wasn't active enough.
Baginski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baginski ducks under a wild hook from Romero.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baginski but Baginski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Romero blocks a head kick by Baginski.
Romero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baginski avoids it really well and circles away.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baginski looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
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!
Baginski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romero.
Donk. Baginski catches Romero right on the button with a cross.
Baginski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romero's hands.
Baginski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski scores with a jab. Romero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baginski.
Baginski throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Romero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Romero.
Baginski taking a breather.
Romero wants a takedown but no success here.
Baginski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baginski is trying to stall.
Romero jumps guard but Baginski stands there with Romero around his waist. Romero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Baginski to work.
Romero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baginski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Romero taking a breather.
Baginski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baginski can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baginski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baginski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baginski lands an uppercut.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baginski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Baginski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piotr Baginski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baginski cracks Romero with an open hand slap.
Baginski lands a front kick.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Baginski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baginski lands a head shot.
A cross from Baginski lands.
Baginski scores with a nice strike.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baginski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Baginski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck for Romero with that takedown attempt.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Baginski.
Baginski misses with a looping left.
Piotr Baginski is winning the standup battle so far.
Baginski throws a series of strikes that have Romero backpedaling.
A telegraphed right hand from Baginski misses the target.
Baginski cracks Romero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baginski.
Romero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baginski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baginski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baginski lands with a straight right. Romero didn't see that one coming.
Baginski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baginski but Baginski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baginski connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Baginski connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Baginski.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baginski lands a nice shot that snaps Romero's head back.
Baginski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baginski scores with a body shot.
Baginski misses with an attempted mid 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!
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Baginski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Piotr Baginski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.

Baginski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Romero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski postures up in Romero's guard and throws a big left but Romero blocks it.
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baginski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baginski preventing the sweep.
Romero is trying to control the position but Baginski postures up.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baginski.

Baginski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Romero has his foot on Baginski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baginski works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Romero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Romero is looking to advance position but Baginski won't allow it.
Romero is thwarting Baginski's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski wants to get back to full guard.
Baginski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baginski.

Romero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Romero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Romero being controlled here momentarily.
Baginski is trying to control the position but Romero postures up.
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baginski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baginski is pulling down on Romero's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Piotr Baginski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Baginski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baginski.
Romero has a takedown stuffed.
Baginski stuffs the takedown.
Romero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baginski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Baginski. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Baginski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Romero shoots in but Baginski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baginski tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Baginski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romero's half guard.
Baginski is trying to control. Romero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Romero tries to get to full guard but Baginski has control of the leg.
Romero is trying to maintain the position but Baginski is very close to passing his half guard.
Piotr Baginski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baginski is keen to just control but Romero is a slippery customer.
Baginski is really struggling to control Romero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Baginski is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Piotr Baginski.
Baginski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baginski misses with a straight right.
Baginski misses with a looping left.
Baginski missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baginski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero shoots for a double leg takedown but Baginski sprawls well. He's pushed Romero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baginski with a hook.
Baginski lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cristian Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Baginski misses.
Baginski cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
Romero walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baginski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Romero scrambles back to his feet.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Baginski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Piotr Baginski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Baginski scores with a kick to the body.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baginski.

Romero rushes Baginski and presses him up against the cage.
Baginski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baginski lands with a light punch inside.
Romero is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Baginski.
Baginski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero looking for a takedown.
Baginski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Baginski - that landed with a thud.
Romero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romero goes for a takedown attempt but Baginski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baginski thumps Romero with a low kick.
Baginski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baginski to score with a decent uppercut.
Baginski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baginski finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head.
Romero is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baginski misses with a hook.
Romero blocks a head kick by Baginski.
Piotr Baginski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romero moves away from the strike by Baginski.
Baginski lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baginski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baginski with a hook.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baginski.
Baginski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romero pinned against the cage. Romero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Baginski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Baginski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baginski 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Baginski!
Piotr Baginski decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.