PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson has chosen the theme from titanic as his entrance music. Kermit Earlandson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Baird
vs
Earlandson

182 cm
25
190 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

185 cm
27
193 lbs
16 - 20 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baird is able to avoid easily.

Baird has taken the fight to the clinch.

Earlandson drags the fight down to the ground.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Earlandson is keeping the position.

Earlandson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baird throws a big elbow that misses.
Baird forces his way into half guard.
Earlandson tries to roll over but Baird keeps him under control.
Baird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Baird is pressing down on Earlandson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Earlandson is holding on for now.

Baird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Earlandson is doing well to control the position and prevent Baird from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Earlandson won't allow Baird to pass to mount.

Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.

Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
Earlandson wants to get back to full guard.

Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.

Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Earlandson won't allow Baird to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird throwing shots but Earlandson is blocking nicely.
Earlandson is not content to let Baird control the position.
Earlandson tries to get to full guard but Baird has control of the leg.
Earlandson trying to control here.

Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
Earlandson is refusing to be controlled, as Baird sits in half guard.

Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Earlandson has hold of Baird's hands but Baird slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird is thwarting Earlandson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Earlandson defending well though.
Earlandson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Earlandson wants to control but Baird passes into side.
Baird connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Earlandson some visible discomfort.
Baird is chipping away with strikes.
Baird working the ground and pound.
Earlandson tries to buck Baird off but Baird is having none of it.
Baird trying to control the action but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
Earlandson tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baird is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Earlandson can't escape the position.
The referee warns Earlandson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Baird is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Earlandson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baird with the ground and pound from mount.
Earlandson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Earlandson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baird passes to side control.
Baird lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baird cracks Earlandson with a big elbow.
Earlandson is trying to control Baird's posture but Baird avoids it.

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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Baird misses with a series of wild punches.
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Earlandson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Earlandson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baird scores with a hook.

Baird closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Earlandson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Earlandson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baird landing with the ground and pound.
Baird trying to control but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
Baird is in close to Earlandson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Earlandson working for a triangle but Baird defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Earlandson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Baird escapes and throws Earlandson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Baird lands an elbow.
Earlandson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Earlandson struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Baird's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Earlandson is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson prevents Baird from improving position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Earlandson tries to buck Baird off but Baird is having none of it.
Baird landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Earlandson is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control.
Baird working the head with strikes.
Earlandson tries to buck Baird off but Baird is having none of it.
Earlandson regains half guard.

Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Earlandson is staying active underneath Baird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baird frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baird working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baird cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Earlandson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Earlandson is in a horrible position here. Baird smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Baird has control of Earlandson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Earlandson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Baird is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird breaks from Earlandson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Earlandson regains half guard.
Earlandson is trying to get back to full guard.
Baird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Earlandson defending well though.
Earlandson is not content to let Baird control the position.
Ground and pound from Baird.
Baird is trying to control the action in half guard but Earlandson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baird working the head and body with strikes.
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 Earlandson's temple.

Earlandson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Baird passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Baird takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baird scores with the left hand. Earlandson knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Earlandson is defended easily by Baird.
Earlandson misses with a combination
and Baird counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baird fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Baird drives through and clinches with Earlandson against the cage.

Earlandson pulls guard successfully.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Earlandson keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.

Earlandson has his foot on Baird's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baird works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Earlandson is keeping the position for now.
Baird passes Earlandson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Macadam Baird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Earlandson trying to control from the bottom.
Earlandson wants to get back to full guard.

Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
Earlandson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.
Baird seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.
Earlandson is staying active underneath Baird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baird is looking to advance position but Earlandson won't allow it.
Earlandson is looking for a sweep. Baird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird wants to control but Earlandson is keeping him busy.
Baird working the head and body with strikes.

Baird seems to be looking for submissions.

Earlandson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
Earlandson is not content to let Baird control the position.

Earlandson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Baird pushes past his half guard into mount!
Baird breaks from Earlandson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Earlandson tries to lock up and control but Baird gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baird looking to control but Earlandson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Earlandson can do to turn this around?
Earlandson tries to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
Earlandson can't escape the position.
Earlandson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird wants to control the pace but Earlandson is squirming around nicely.
Earlandson is in a horrible position here. Baird smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Baird is landing with some decent strikes but Earlandson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Earlandson tries to reverse the position but Baird maintains control.

Baird is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Earlandson is surviving well by controlling Baird's body position as best he can.
Earlandson wants to control but Baird is having none of it.
Baird has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Earlandson's face.
Baird lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Baird.
Baird lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Earlandson hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson can't escape the position.
BOOM! Baird connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Earlandson is trying to escape the mount.
Baird has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Earlandson's face.

Earlandson is rocked!
Baird unloading with bombs!
Earlandson is still in real trouble! Can Baird finish him?

Baird wants to finish this one by submission but Earlandson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Baird.
Macadam Baird is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Earlandson seems to have recovered his senses.
Baird content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Earlandson is squirming around, avoiding Baird's attempts to control the action.
Kermit Earlandson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earlandson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird!
Macadam Baird got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'