PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todinho Baiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baiano has chosen Of Stars and Smoke as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

McDaniels
vs
Baiano

191 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
282 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lenny McDaniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Todinho Baiano!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniels misses with a jab, cross combination.

Baiano tries to sprawl but McDaniels drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baiano works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDaniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Baiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDaniels wants to pass the guard but Baiano is keeping the position.
Baiano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Baiano is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McDaniels to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McDaniels shrugs it off.

Baiano is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McDaniels has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McDaniels is trying desperately to improve position.
McDaniels is working hard here to advance position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baiano is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McDaniels has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McDaniels!
McDaniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Baiano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baiano keeping moving, preventing McDaniels from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McDaniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Baiano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

McDaniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDaniels trying to control but Baiano is working from the bottom.

McDaniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDaniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDaniels wants to pass the guard but Baiano is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDaniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

McDaniels is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Baiano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDaniels passes Baiano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDaniels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Baiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Baiano looking for submissions off his back.

McDaniels seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McDaniels is working for a submission of some sort.
McDaniels trying to pass the guard but Baiano defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baiano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDaniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baiano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Baiano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDaniels postures up in Baiano's guard and throws a big left but Baiano blocks it.
McDaniels pushing down on Baiano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDaniels wants to control but Baiano is keeping him busy.
Baiano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McDaniels is working for a kimura but Baiano is defending it quite comfortably.

Baiano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baiano looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDaniels seems to be working for a kimura but Baiano defends the submission attempt.

Baiano looking for submissions off his back.

McDaniels is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baiano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McDaniels is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baiano has managed to free his arm - good work.

McDaniels wants to work for an arm triangle but Baiano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McDaniels is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baiano has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny McDaniels dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McDaniels misses the jab.
Baiano shoots in for a double leg but McDaniels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baiano dodges the punch combination from McDaniels.
Baiano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baiano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McDaniels counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baiano!
Baiano is squirming around, avoiding McDaniels's attempts to control the action.
Baiano stops McDaniels from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels thowing shots but they're missing.
Baiano is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lenny McDaniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baiano is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Baiano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McDaniels is looking to take a break and control but Baiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDaniels frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDaniels looking to control but Baiano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDaniels throwing strikes here but Baiano is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McDaniels controlling from mount.

McDaniels with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McDaniels is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Baiano can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Baiano can't escape the position.
McDaniels looking to finish with strikes here!
Baiano really wants to buck McDaniels off and get back to his feet.

McDaniels is working for a guillotine from mount but Baiano frees his head quite easily.

McDaniels looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baiano blocking the ground and pound.
Baiano can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels landing strikes from the mount.
Baiano working to try and regain half guard.

McDaniels is working for a guillotine from mount but Baiano frees his head quite easily.

Baiano defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McDaniels.
McDaniels looking to control but Baiano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baiano is looking to get to half guard.
McDaniels trying to control but Baiano is having none of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McDaniels here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

McDaniels looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baiano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Baiano defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McDaniels.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDaniels trying to control but he's not successful this time.

McDaniels is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Baiano is surviving well by controlling McDaniels's body position as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McDaniels looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny McDaniels dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Baiano slips under a jab from McDaniels.
Baiano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDaniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Todinho Baiano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDaniels misses with a left hand

and Baiano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baiano.
McDaniels wants to sweep here but Baiano controlling him for the moment.

Baiano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

McDaniels had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baiano defends it easily.
McDaniels controls Baiano momentarily but Baiano frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
McDaniels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baiano looking for submissions off his back.
McDaniels is pressing down on Baiano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baiano is holding on for now.

Baiano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDaniels pulls his head out easily.

Baiano looking for submissions off his back.

McDaniels is looking for a kimura but Baiano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDaniels to get the leverage.

McDaniels is working for a submission of some sort.

McDaniels is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baiano is just riding it out for now. McDaniels eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baiano actively working from the bottom here.
Todinho Baiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

McDaniels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDaniels uses his free foot to push down on Baiano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Baiano.
McDaniels throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Baiano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

McDaniels wants to work for an arm triangle but Baiano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baiano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baiano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baiano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDaniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Baiano has wrist control.
McDaniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baiano is keeping the position for now.
McDaniels tries to stand but Baiano is controlling from the bottom.
McDaniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baiano is keeping the position for now.

McDaniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDaniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Baiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Baiano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDaniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baiano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDaniels manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Baiano got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDaniels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baiano has managed to get both his arms back between McDaniels's legs - danger averted.
McDaniels controls Baiano momentarily but Baiano frees himself.

Baiano got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDaniels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baiano has managed to get both his arms back between McDaniels's legs - danger averted.
Baiano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baiano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Baiano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDaniels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baiano.

Baiano has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McDaniels defend it? Baiano steps over the head and cranks it - McDaniels is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Baiano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Todinho Baiano!