PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robin Baeyens (ranked 24972 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasco Da Gama (ranked 3009 p4p, 0 weight class). Baeyens comes to the cage accompanied by Insomnia. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Baeyens
vs
Da Gama

175 cm
18
136 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
146 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Baeyens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasco Da Gama!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Gama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baeyens has time to react.
Baeyens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baeyens walks into a left hand.

Da Gama instigates a clinch.
Baeyens is looking for a takedown.
Da Gama gets underhooks to prevent Baeyens's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Da Gama.
Da Gama gets through Baeyens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baeyens is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Baeyens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baeyens is trying to drag Da Gama to the mat but Da Gama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Da Gama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baeyenss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Gama lands a right hand.
Da Gama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Da Gama is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Da Gama lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Gama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Gama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Da Gama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baeyens or not.
Baeyens is trying to drag Da Gama to the mat but Da Gama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baeyens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Da Gama is defending well.
Da Gama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Da Gama lands a body shot.
Da Gama lands with a left to the head.
Da Gama lands a body shot.
Baeyens is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Da Gama.
Da Gama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baeyens.
Da Gama lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Gama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baeyens backwards.
Da Gama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baeyens backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Gama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Gama.
Da Gama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baeyens.
Da Gama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Gama.
Da Gama is working Baeyens over against the cage.
Da Gama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baeyens backwards.
Baeyens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Da Gama scores with a shot to the side of Baeyens's head.
Da Gama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Gama lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Da Gama.
Good body shot from Da Gama.
A nice left hand lands by Da Gama.
Da Gama works on Baeyens's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Da Gama.
Da Gama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Da Gama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Gama gets through Baeyens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baeyens is trying to pull guard but Da Gama has him pressed against the cage.
Da Gama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Da Gama pushes Baeyens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Da Gama lands a body shot.
Da Gama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Gama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baeyenss head.
Baeyens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Da Gama walks away with a smile on his face. Baeyens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Da Gama instigates a clinch.
Da Gama works on Baeyens's body with a couple of short punches.
Da Gama lands with a short shot to the head.
Baeyens takes a shot to the head.
Da Gama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baeyens backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Gama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baeyens backwards.
Still in the clinch, Da Gama scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Da Gama.
Da Gama lands with a light punch inside.
Da Gama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Gama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baeyens.
Da Gama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Da Gama.
Da Gama gets through Baeyens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Da Gama lands a hook that snaps the head of Baeyens backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Da Gama.
Da Gama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Da Gama on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Gama lands a left hand.

Baeyens is rocked!
Da Gama lands with a right to the head.
Oh Baeyens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Da Gama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasco Da Gama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Da Gama has managed to clinch.
Baeyens seems to have got his legs back now.
Da Gama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Gama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Da Gama.
Da Gama lands a body punch.
Da Gama lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Da Gama.
Da Gama lands with a short shot to the head.
Da Gama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Da Gama lands a right hand.
Baeyens has Da Gama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Gama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baeyens tries to pull guard but Da Gama holds him up against the cage and eventually Baeyens drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Gama.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Da Gama lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baeyens tries to pull guard but Da Gama forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Baeyens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Gama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Gama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Gama.
Da Gama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Da Gama digs a right hand into Baeyens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baeyens's gas tank.
Da Gama lands a nice uppercut.
Da Gama lands a body shot.
Da Gama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Da Gama unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Baeyens! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Da Gama is unloading with more strikes now! Baeyens drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasco Da Gama!