PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saku. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baird
vs
Zeynalabdinov

182 cm
27
190 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

180 cm
35
204 lbs
28 - 19 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 9 - 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 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeynalabdinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zeynalabdinov defending well as Baird loads up on a big left hand.
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.
Zeynalabdinov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baird's head backwards.
Zeynalabdinov tries to bum rush Baird with a series of wild strikes but Baird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zeynalabdinov throws a nice head kick!
Baird swings for the body but Zeynalabdinov moves out of range.

Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baird tries to get to full guard but Zeynalabdinov has control of the leg.
Baird preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zeynalabdinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baird's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Baird's thigh. Baird counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zeynalabdinov wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.
Zeynalabdinov slips nicely into half guard.
Zeynalabdinov is keen to just control but Baird is a slippery customer.
Baird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird is trying to stand up here but Zeynalabdinov is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baird moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baird lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Baird landing some decent shots from guard.

Zeynalabdinov 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 to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zeynalabdinov wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Zeynalabdinov is keeping the position.

Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Baird puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Baird there.

Baird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zeynalabdinov defends it well.
Baird missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Baird trying to control the action but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a sweep. Baird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zeynalabdinov gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.

Zeynalabdinov looking for subs off his back but Baird has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zeynalabdinov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zeynalabdinov.
Baird wants to control from the top but Zeynalabdinov keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zeynalabdinov is on top in guard.

Baird wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seyran Zeynalabdinov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Baird lands a head shot.

It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov has been cut.
Baird needs to keep his hands up - Zeynalabdinov had a free shot at his head there.
Baird scores with a three punch combo!
Zeynalabdinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zeynalabdinov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zeynalabdinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zeynalabdinov looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.

Baird clinches up with Zeynalabdinov and pushes him back against the cage.
Baird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Baird has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zeynalabdinov is trying to keep an underhook but Baird manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird prevents Zeynalabdinov from improving his position.
Baird trying to pass the guard but Zeynalabdinov defending well.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird trying to pass the guard but Zeynalabdinov defending well.
Zeynalabdinov is not content to let Baird control the position.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a sweep. Baird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Baird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zeynalabdinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Baird there.
Zeynalabdinov wants to improve his position but Baird is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zeynalabdinov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Baird manages to move to mount!
Zeynalabdinov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zeynalabdinov wants to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
Zeynalabdinov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baird working the ground and pound effectively.
Baird landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zeynalabdinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baird looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Baird breaks from Zeynalabdinov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Baird unloading with bombs!
Zeynalabdinov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baird fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zeynalabdinov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baird is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zeynalabdinov taking some punishment here, with Baird in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird thows a huge punch but Zeynalabdinov dodges it nicely.
Baird winds up and cracks Zeynalabdinov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baird is keen to just control but Zeynalabdinov is a slippery customer.
Baird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zeynalabdinov defending well though.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to improve his position.
Baird seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a sweep. Baird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baird landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Macadam Baird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zeynalabdinov has a hand on Baird's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Baird takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeynalabdinov is working to get back to half guard.
Baird unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seyran Zeynalabdinov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Baird moves away from the strike by Zeynalabdinov.
A cross from Zeynalabdinov lands.
Zeynalabdinov leaves Baird with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baird shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zeynalabdinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baird was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeynalabdinov.
Baird tries to clinch but Zeynalabdinov is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Zeynalabdinov. That snapped Baird's head back.
Zeynalabdinov lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeynalabdinov walks into a straight right hand from Baird.

Baird lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Zeynalabdinov sprawling to the canvas. Baird follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Zeynalabdinov hang on?

Zeynalabdinov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zeynalabdinov is still in real trouble! Can Baird finish him?
Zeynalabdinov is pressing down on Baird's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird throws a big right hand that misses.
Baird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeynalabdinov can do to turn this around?
Baird throws a big right hand that misses.
Zeynalabdinov wants to sweep but no luck.

Zeynalabdinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zeynalabdinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Baird is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baird looking to pass the guard.

Zeynalabdinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baird is aware though and is defending well.
Zeynalabdinov keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Baird landing with the ground and pound.

Zeynalabdinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baird defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Baird advances position into side control!
Zeynalabdinov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baird's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zeynalabdinov taking some punishment here, with Baird in his half guard.
Zeynalabdinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baird is working away from the top position though.
Baird is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Baird landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird won't allow Zeynalabdinov to sweep him here.

Zeynalabdinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baird is aware though and is defending well.

Zeynalabdinov working for a triangle but Baird defends it easily.
Zeynalabdinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baird engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zeynalabdinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baird trying to control but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baird is working Zeynalabdinov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to keep Baird in close.
Zeynalabdinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baird slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baird tries to advance to mount but Zeynalabdinov denies him.
Zeynalabdinov struggling a bit here.
Baird lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baird 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.