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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Dorsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terdell Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terdell Baker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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279 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ernest Dorsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terdell Baker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dorsey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee asks Baker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Baker prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorsey tries to buck Baker off but Baker is having none of it.
Dorsey trying to remain calm as Baker controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey wants to control but Baker postures up.
Dorsey is being controlled here.
Baker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dorsey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Dorsey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dorsey circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Dorsey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dorsey sprawls well initially but Baker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dorsey pushes Baker off and gets back to his feet.
Dorsey really is a fat lump.
Dorsey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dorsey's guard.
Baker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dorsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dorsey's guard.
Dorsey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baker decides to pull guard.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baker has Dorsey pulled in close to control his posture.
Dorsey stands up from Baker's guard - Dorsey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Baker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey letting Baker take a breather here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dorsey jumps guard but Baker stands there with Dorsey around his waist. Dorsey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Dorsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker has Dorsey pushed against the cage.
Baker being controlled against the cage.
Baker gets control of Dorsey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terdell Baker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dorsey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baker's waist but Baker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dorsey off to one side.
Terdell Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker shoots in and bounces Dorsey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baker wants to control from the top but Dorsey keeps moving.
Terdell Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dorsey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baker drives through with a takedown into Dorsey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dorsey manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ernest Dorsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Baker throws a strike but Dorsey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Dorsey from controlling successfully.
Baker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Baker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dorsey off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Baker misses with a low kick.
Dorsey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baker has one foot on Dorsey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker slips under a jab from Dorsey.
Baker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dorsey's half guard.
Baker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dorsey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dorsey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dorsey jabs at Baker's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey shoots in but Baker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dorsey kicks off Baker and gets to his feet.
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!
Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dorsey!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terdell Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dorsey lands a body shot.
Dorsey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baker as he jumps to the side.
Baker is looking to clinch but Dorsey is avoiding it.
Baker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Ernest Dorsey has been cut.
Baker gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dorsey!
Baker tries to control but Dorsey wriggling away.
Dorsey wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Baker.
Baker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dorsey working to try and regain half guard.
Baker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Baker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baker punching from mount but Dorsey doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Baker punching from mount but Dorsey doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Baker controlling his opponent.
Baker is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Baker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dorsey's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall.
Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Baker is just content to waste time from the top position. Dorsey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dorsey wants to hit a switch here but Baker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dorsey there!
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ernest Dorsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terdell Baker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terdell Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terdell Baker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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