PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 18 p4p, 169 weight class) and Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 3 p4p, 17 weight class). Tax Payer comes into the arena with Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka blaring out of the sound system. Jean Baptiste has chosen Born on the Bayou as his entrance music. Brady Jean Baptiste has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Finnish Tax Payer's chin.

Tax Payer
vs
Jean Baptiste

176 cm
36
149
32 - 13 - 1

174 cm
32
145
26 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jean Baptiste lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Baptiste has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tax Payer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer scores with a nice strike.
Tax Payer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the head.
Jean Baptiste avoids the head kick by Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste loads up on a big right hand but Tax Payer slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
Jean Baptiste looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jean Baptiste clobbers Tax Payer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tax Payer missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick that knocks Tax Payer off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tax Payer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tax Payer drops his hands momentarily and Jean Baptiste takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer tried to counter with a leg kick but Jean Baptiste avoided it.
Tax Payer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jean Baptiste motions for Tax Payer to come forward. Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Jean Baptiste. That snapped Tax Payer's head back.
Jean Baptiste with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tax Payer defending well as Jean Baptiste loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tax Payer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jean Baptiste scores with a sloppy right hand. Tax Payer should have avoided that one.
Jean Baptiste throws a push kick but Tax Payer slaps the foot to one side.
Jean Baptiste scores with the left hand. Tax Payer knows he should have avoided that one.
Tax Payer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tax Payer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook to the body. Tax Payer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tax Payer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Jean Baptiste checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jean Baptiste thinks about the counter body kick.
Jean Baptiste ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jean Baptiste lands a jab to Tax Payer's midsection.
Jean Baptiste fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jean Baptiste fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tax Payer on the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tax Payer checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tax Payer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jean Baptiste just manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jean Baptiste!
Jean Baptiste lands a right hook to the body.
Tax Payer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste lands a jab to Tax Payer's midsection.
Jean Baptiste explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tax Payer throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice right hand.
Tax Payer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
Tax Payer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tax Payer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Tax Payer. Those never looked like landing.
Jean Baptiste moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jean Baptiste feints a jab promting Tax Payer to slip. Jean Baptiste then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tax Payer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.
Tax Payer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jean Baptiste clinches.
Jean Baptiste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shot to the side of Tax Payer's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Tax Payer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tax Payer throws a punch but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tries to throw a body punch but Jean Baptiste avoids it by throwing Tax Payer back against the cage.
Jean Baptiste working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jean Baptiste has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Tax Payer breaks from the clinch.
Tax Payer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tax Payer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jean Baptiste scoring well with a low kick there.
Jean Baptiste moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste lands with a good body shot.
Tax Payer misses with a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tax Payer's knee momentarily.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean Baptiste lands a head shot.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Brady Jean Baptiste has been cut.
That kick from Jean Baptiste tenderised Tax Payer's leg. Tax Payer is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Jean Baptiste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jean Baptiste lunges at Tax Payer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tax Payer's hand.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Jean Baptiste catches Tax Payer right on the button with a cross.
Tax Payer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jean Baptiste makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tax Payer really felt that one!
Jean Baptiste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head but Tax Payer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jean Baptiste fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tax Payer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tax Payer misses with a two punch combination.
Jean Baptiste lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jean Baptiste lands a slapping body shot.
Jean Baptiste's corner calls for a 1-2. Jean Baptiste obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab. Tax Payer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tax Payer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Jean Baptiste rushes Tax Payer and presses him up against the cage.
Jean Baptiste makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Tax Payer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jean Baptiste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jean Baptiste lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tax Payer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jean Baptiste presses Tax Payer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Tax Payer avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Tax Payer avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Tax Payer misses with some punches.

Tax Payer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste keeps Tax Payer at a distance using the push kick.
Tax Payer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jean Baptiste tries to score with a low kick but Tax Payer moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brady Jean Baptiste's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jean Baptiste pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jean Baptiste throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jean Baptiste. That snapped Tax Payer's head back.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tax Payer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tax Payer takes one on the button.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.
Jean Baptiste with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste tries to move into range but Tax Payer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste lands with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Tax Payer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tax Payer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer cracks Jean Baptiste with a good jab.
Jean Baptiste lunges at Tax Payer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tax Payer's hand.

Jean Baptiste instigates a clinch.
Tax Payer is looking to break free of the clinch but Jean Baptiste has double underhooks.
Tax Payer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
Jean Baptiste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste blocks a body shot from Tax Payer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer misses with a punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tax Payer's elbow.
Tax Payer has a couple of punches blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste works on Tax Payer's body with a couple of short punches.
Jean Baptiste works on Tax Payer's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Jean Baptiste.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer struggles to land a body shot inside as Jean Baptiste controls his hands.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jean Baptiste fails to land.
Tax Payer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Tax Payer blocks it.
Tax Payer working aggressively here.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste lands an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Jean Baptiste.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tax Payer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tax Payer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tax Payer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Tax Payer moved away.
Tax Payer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tax Payer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jean Baptiste scores with a spinning back kick!
Tax Payer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tax Payer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste obviously looking to wear him down.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tax Payer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws the left hand but Tax Payer avoids the punch easily.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Tax Payer misses
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Tax Payer motions for Jean Baptiste to come forward. Tax Payer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tax Payer takes one to the chin there.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jean Baptiste takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jean Baptiste connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brady Jean Baptiste's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jean Baptiste lands with a nice body punch.
Jean Baptiste connects with a right hand. Tax Payer shakes it off.
Tax Payer misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jean Baptiste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tax Payer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a body kick
and Tax Payer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from Jean Baptiste misses.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Tax Payer takes one to the chin there.
Jean Baptiste throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Tax Payer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jean Baptiste doesn't seem phased though.
Tax Payer takes one to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste throws a front kick aimed at Tax Payer's knee but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Jean Baptiste lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tax Payer will feel that in the morning.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Tax Payer moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jean Baptiste.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
The fighters circling - Jean Baptiste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook to the body. Tax Payer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste tests Tax Payer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer throws a right hand that misses
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jean Baptiste lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tax Payer at a distance.
Jean Baptiste throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jean Baptiste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jean Baptiste works Tax Payer's body with a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste fakes the leg kick and cracks Tax Payer in the body.
Jean Baptiste closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jean Baptiste throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook to the body. Tax Payer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick from Jean Baptiste, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer slips a jab from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tax Payer's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Tax Payer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tax Payer there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick from Jean Baptiste, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Baptiste lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jean Baptiste throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brady Jean Baptiste's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jean Baptiste throws an off balance right hand
and Jean Baptiste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnish Tax Payer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tax Payer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jean Baptiste with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tax Payer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jean Baptiste can pounce on him.
Jean Baptiste lands with a hook. Tax Payer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jean Baptiste. Tax Payer shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jean Baptiste lands with a good body shot.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
Jean Baptiste cracks Tax Payer with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries a head kick but it misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jean Baptiste misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jean Baptiste connects with a nice looking jab.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jean Baptiste checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jean Baptiste tries a quick counter leg kick but Tax Payer is wise to it.
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the head.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
Tax Payer slips a jab from Jean Baptiste.
A left lands for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste cracks Tax Payer with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tax Payer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
Jean Baptiste with the inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste tries to score with a low kick but Tax Payer moves his leg out of the way.
Jean Baptiste connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Tax Payer avoids it easily.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Jean Baptiste with a nice calf kick.
Tax Payer misses with a double jab.
Jean Baptiste throws the left hand but Tax Payer avoids the punch easily.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tax Payer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste scores with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight left.
Tax Payer works Jean Baptiste's body with a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste works the jab nicely.
Jean Baptiste jabs Tax Payer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brady Jean Baptiste is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. That's going to slow Tax Payer down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tax Payer. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Jean Baptiste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jean Baptiste comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jean Baptiste 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jean Baptiste!
Brady Jean Baptiste is the new featherweight champion!
Brady Jean Baptiste thanked the fans post fight for their support.