PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenard Baldwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Baldwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Baldwin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Baldwin
vs
Baldwin

204 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
23
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Instinct

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenard Baldwin!
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, Jeff Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeff Baldwin is looking to clinch but Lenard Baldwin is avoiding it.
Jeff Baldwin throws a head kick that misses

and Lenard Baldwin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lenard Baldwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Jeff Baldwin has wrist control.
Lenard Baldwin with a nice head shot there.
Lenard Baldwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lenard Baldwin won't allow Jeff Baldwin to get back to his feet.

Lenard Baldwin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jeff Baldwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lenard Baldwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeff Baldwin throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lenard Baldwin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lenard Baldwin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jeff Baldwin to regain full guard.
Lenard Baldwin 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.
Jeff Baldwin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Lenard Baldwin stands up from Jeff Baldwin's guard - Lenard Baldwin perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Jeff Baldwin misses

and Lenard Baldwin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jeff Baldwin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lenard Baldwin.
A frustrated look appears on Jeff Baldwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lenard Baldwin is trying to drag Jeff Baldwin to the mat but Jeff Baldwin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jeff Baldwin lands a left hand.
Lenard Baldwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jeff Baldwin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lenard Baldwin jumps guard but Jeff Baldwin stands there with Lenard Baldwin around his waist. Lenard Baldwin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenard Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeff Baldwin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jeff Baldwin.

Lenard Baldwin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jeff Baldwin uses from the top position.
Jeff Baldwin wants to control from the top but Lenard Baldwin keeps moving.
Jeff Baldwin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenard Baldwin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jeff Baldwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenard Baldwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeff Baldwin postures up.
Jeff Baldwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lenard Baldwin's guard.
Lenard Baldwin tries to roll over but Jeff Baldwin keeps him under control.
Lenard Baldwin is breathing heavily.
Lenard Baldwin is working hard here to advance position.

Jeff Baldwin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lenard Baldwin to stand up.

Jeff Baldwin clinches up with Lenard Baldwin and pushes him back against the cage.
Lenard Baldwin has Jeff Baldwin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jeff Baldwin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeff Baldwin digs a right hand into Lenard Baldwin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lenard Baldwin's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeff Baldwin tries to circle away but Lenard Baldwin has him pinned against the cage.
Jeff Baldwin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Lenard Baldwin has been cut.
Lenard Baldwin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jeff Baldwin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jeff Baldwin's coach down at The House of Savage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jeff Baldwin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jeff Baldwin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jeff Baldwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jeff Baldwin is leaning against Lenard Baldwin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jeff Baldwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lenard Baldwin blocks it with crossed arms.
Jeff Baldwin tries to break the clinch but Lenard Baldwin is controlling the position.
Jeff Baldwin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jeff Baldwin pushes Lenard Baldwin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jeff Baldwin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lenard Baldwin.
Jeff Baldwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jeff Baldwin lands a body shot in the clinch.

Jeff Baldwin breaks from the clinch.
Lenard Baldwin blocks a head kick by Jeff Baldwin.
Jeff Baldwin throws a head kick that misses.
Jeff Baldwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lenard Baldwin.
Jeff Baldwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lenard Baldwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lenard Baldwin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jeff Baldwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jeff Baldwin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeff Baldwin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jeff Baldwin.
The fighters circle, before Jeff Baldwin throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Lenard Baldwin's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jeff Baldwin lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jeff Baldwin!
Post fight, Jeff Baldwin took to the microphone: 'I think I am Bruce Lee reincarnated. I do God damn pull ups perpendicular. I wouldn't fight my self. Bring it.'.