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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Macklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Macklin!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker looks for a takedown but Macklin sprawls well.
Macklin gets caught flat footed, as Baker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Macklin can't keep his opponent in guard - Baker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baker thows a huge punch but Macklin dodges it nicely.
Macklin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker.
Baker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macklin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macklin!
Baker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Macklin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Macklin!
Macklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macklin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
Macklin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker lands an upkick as Macklin stands over him.
Macklin wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Macklin from controlling successfully.
Macklin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baker working for a triangle but Macklin defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macklin scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macklin throwing strikes but missing.
Baker has his foot on Macklin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macklin works his way back into a safe position though.
Baker has his foot on Macklin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macklin works his way back into a safe position though.
Baker has an active guard here but Macklin has managed to pass into half guard.
Macklin is nestled in close to Baker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baker tries to roll over but Macklin keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker gets back to full guard.
Baker trying to strike off his back.
Baker working for a triangle but Macklin defends it easily.
Baker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Baker looking to secure an arm triangle but Macklin defends it well.
Baker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Macklin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macklin tries to buck Baker off but he can't manage it.
Baker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baker 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.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.
Baker is working for a guillotine from mount but Macklin frees his head quite easily.
Baker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Macklin's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Baker 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.
Baker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macklin circles away.
Macklin misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Macklin. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
Macklin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
Macklin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Macklin is looking to stand up but Baker isn't so interested in that idea.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macklin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baker connects with a couple of short punches.
Macklin 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.
Baker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baker has a hand on Macklin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Macklin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Baker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Baker missing with punches from the bottom.
Baker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Baker is pressing down on Macklin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macklin won't allow Baker to sweep him here.
Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baker looking for a triangle here. Macklin is fighting it but it looks tight! Baker pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Macklin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Baker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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