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Event:
RH53
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Wolfman lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker Jr off the ropes and back into range.
The fighters circling - Wolfman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baker Jr tries to clinch up.
Baker Jr wants to clinch up but Wolfman keeps it at a distance.
Baker Jr misses with a combination
and Wolfman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolfman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baker Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wolfman throws out a loose jab but Baker Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Baker Jr moves in looking to clinch but Wolfman pushes him off.
Baker Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Wolfman.
Wolfman lands with a right hand.
Baker Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Baker Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolfman finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker Jr's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baker Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wolfman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wolfman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wolfman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baker Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Baker Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolfman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolfman misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfman avoids a kick to the body.
Baker Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wolfman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wolfman if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Baker Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker Jr moves out of range as Wolfman strikes.
Wolfman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wolfman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Wolfman breaks away and moves out of range.
Wolfman thuds his shin into the meat of Baker Jr's side.
Wolfman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker Jr in his tracks.
Wolfman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wolfman lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker Jr's head.
Baker Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baker Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolfman.
Wolfman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baker Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wolfman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baker Jr.
Wolfman lands a jab.#ROC2#
Baker Jr is rocked!
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!
Wolfman connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Baker Jr's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Baker Jr - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Blitz Wolfman!
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Event:
RH39
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jose De La Cus walks into a stiff left hand from Baker Jr.#CUT2#
It looks like Carter Jose De La Cus has been cut.
Baker Jr misses the shot to the body.
Baker Jr misses with a head kick.
Baker Jr looks to land a left hand but Jose De La Cus moved out of range nicely.
Jose De La Cus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Jose De La Cus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jose De La Cus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker Jr's hands.
Jose De La Cus misses with a straight left.
Baker Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jose De La Cus is out of range and Baker Jr settles back down.
Jose De La Cus misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Baker Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jose De La Cus staggers Baker Jr with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Baker Jr looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Jose De La Cus is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carter Jose De La Cus!
Carter Jose De La Cus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RH28
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker Jr scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like John Kyle Romo has been cut.
Baker Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baker Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Romo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baker Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Romo throws a head kick that misses.
Romo throws an overhand right that lands on Baker Jr's shoulder, as Baker Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Baker Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Romo.
Romo scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Nate Baker Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romo misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Baker Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker Jr missing with knees to the body.
Romo tries to land a knee to the head but Baker Jr blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Baker Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baker Jr.
Baker Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romo works Baker Jr's body with a nice hook.
Romo looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker Jr is just out of range.
Romo avoids the head kick by Baker Jr.
#T1#
Baker Jr throws a looping overhand right but Romo ducks down to avoid it.
Romo wants to counter the offense by Baker Jr and move into the clinch position.
Baker Jr tries a low kick but Romo avoids it.
Romo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romo throws a body punch but Baker Jr moves out of range.
Romo throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Romo breaks away and moves out of range.
No joy there for Baker Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romo, right into the meat.
Romo scores with a head kick. Baker Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Baker Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker Jr cracks the inside of Romo's front leg.
Romo 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.
Romo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baker Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Romo drops his guard momentarily, allowing Baker Jr to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Romo! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Baker Jr takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nate Baker Jr!
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Event:
RH16
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dowiyogo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker Jr avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dowiyogo managing to block the knees to the body from Baker Jr.
Baker Jr missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Baker Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dowiyogo is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Baker Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baker Jr.
A combination from Baker Jr does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick but Baker Jr moves out of range.
Baker Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Dowiyogo moves out of range easily.
Baker Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dowiyogo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baker Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baker Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dowiyogo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Baker Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baker Jr.
Grover Dowiyogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Baker Jr takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Baker Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
Baker Jr has Dowiyogo up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Baker Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Baker Jr.
#CL2#
Baker Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Baker Jr blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Baker Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Dowiyogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Baker Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baker Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dowiyogo.
Baker Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dowiyogo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dowiyogo avoids the head kick by Baker Jr.
It appears Dowiyogo was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Baker Jr clinches up with Dowiyogo and pushes him back against the ropes.
Baker Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baker Jr.
Baker Jr stalling in the clinch.
Dowiyogo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dowiyogo is breathing heavily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Baker Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Dowiyogo won't want to take too many of those.
Baker Jr blocking some punches.
Baker Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dowiyogo.
Baker Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baker Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Baker Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baker Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Grover Dowiyogo has been cut.
Baker Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo managing to block the knees to the body from Baker Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker Jr lands an elbow inside that Dowiyogo shrugs off.
Dowiyogo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Baker Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker Jr lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Baker Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker Jr is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baker Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nate Baker Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dowiyogo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo lands a body punch.
Baker Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Baker Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dowiyogo scores with a push kick.#CL#
Dowiyogo closes the distance and clinches.
Baker Jr crunches a lovely knee into Dowiyogo's ribcage.
Dowiyogo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker Jr is defending well for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dowiyogo avoiding damage as Baker Jr throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dowiyogo avoiding damage as Baker Jr throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Baker Jr avoiding damage.
Baker Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baker Jr lands a left hand.
Baker Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dowiyogo up against the ropes.
Baker Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baker Jr missing with knees to the body.
Baker Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Baker Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Baker Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Dowiyogo moves into the clinch successfully.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dowiyogo as Baker Jr tries to tie him up.
Baker Jr trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Dowiyogo lands a shot to the body.
Baker Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dowiyogo avoids it.
Baker Jr missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Baker Jr blocks with his arms.
Baker Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Baker Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grover Dowiyogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker Jr misses with a low kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baker Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baker Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baker Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baker Jr lands an elbow that stopped Dowiyogo in his tracks for a moment.
Baker Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Baker Jr breaks the clinch.
Baker Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dowiyogo's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Baker Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dowiyogo throws a wild body kick that Baker Jr sees coming a mile off.
Baker Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Dowiyogo feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Dowiyogo moves into the clinch.
Dowiyogo managing to block the knees to the body from Baker Jr.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker Jr.
Baker Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dowiyogo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Baker Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dowiyogo tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Baker Jr has Dowiyogo up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Baker Jr breaks the clinch.
Dowiyogo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baker Jr. Baker Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dowiyogo pushes Baker Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Baker Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Baker Jr missing with knees to the body.
Baker Jr missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Baker Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dowiyogo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dowiyogo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baker Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker Jr is defending well for now.
Baker Jr wants to stall.
#BC2#
Baker Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker Jr with a hook.#CL#
Dowiyogo drives through and clinches with Baker Jr against the ropes.
Baker Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dowiyogo avoids it.
Dowiyogo misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Baker Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Dowiyogo off the ropes and back into range.
Nate Baker Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! Baker Jr slams his shin into Dowiyogo's torso.
Baker Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dowiyogo at a distance.
Baker Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Dowiyogo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dowiyogo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baker Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dowiyogo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Dowiyogo walks into a big right hand from Baker Jr and goes down! The referee sends Baker Jr to a neutral corner as Dowiyogo gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC2#
Dowiyogo is rocked!#KD2#
Baker Jr catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Dowiyogo stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Dowiyogo walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Oh Dowiyogo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker Jr throws a right hand that Dowiyogo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dowiyogo also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Baker Jr clinches up with Dowiyogo and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dowiyogo seems to have got his legs back now.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Baker Jr taking a breather.
Baker Jr has Dowiyogo pushed against the ropes.#BC2#
Baker Jr manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Dowiyogo moves into the clinch.
Grover Dowiyogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baker Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dowiyogo is defending well for now.
Baker Jr stalls.
Baker Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Baker Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baker Jr 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Baker Jr!
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Event:
RH8
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baker Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Holzken wants to counter with a clinch but Baker Jr pushes him away.
Baker Jr 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.
Baker Jr throws a hook but Holzken blocks it.
Baker Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holzken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holzken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Baker Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Baker Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holzken takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Nieky Holzken has been cut.
Baker Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baker Jr misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Baker Jr misses its intended target. #CL2#
Holzken takes the fight into the clinch.
Holzken working Baker Jr over with knees to the body.
Baker Jr is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holzken avoiding damage.
Holzken is stalling here.
Holzken receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Holzken comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Nate Baker Jr has been cut.
A hook to the body from Holzken.
#T1#
Holzken presses Baker Jr against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holzken has Baker Jr pressed against the ropes.
Baker Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Holzken avoids the damage to the body.
Holzken prevents Baker Jr from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Holzken throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holzken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baker Jrs head.
Baker Jr missing with knees to the body.
Holzken has Baker Jr pressed against the ropes, preventing Baker Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holzken connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baker Jr's face.
Baker Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Holzken is pushing Baker Jr up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Holzken tries a knee to the head but Baker Jr blocks it.
Holzken on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker Jr is trying to break free.#T2#
Holzken lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Baker Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holzken walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baker Jr.
Holzken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baker Jr at a distance.
Holzken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holzken works Baker Jr's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holzken dodges the punch combination from Baker Jr.
Baker Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holzken closes the distance and catches Baker Jr with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Baker Jr is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Baker Jr is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Baker Jr is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Holzken takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nieky Holzken!
After winning the bout, Nieky Holzken thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RH4
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker Jr tries to clinch up
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Spiteri moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Spiteri.
Spiteri keeps control of Baker Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
Baker Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Baker Jr prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
Baker Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spiteri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baker Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Baker Jr taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
Spiteri works on Baker Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Baker Jr is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spiteri.
Baker Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baker Jr backwards.
Baker Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Spiteri blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Spiteri scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spiteri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spiteri lands with a short shot to the head.
Spiteri managing to block the knees to the body from Baker Jr.
Spiteri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baker Jr backwards. #ROC2#
Baker Jr is rocked!
Spiteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oh Baker Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Spiteri.
Baker Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spiteri.
A short body shot lands from Spiteri as the two fighters clinch.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Baker Jr avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Baker Jr wants to break free but Spiteri has control.
Spiteri avoids a wild elbow strike from Baker Jr.
Spiteri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spiteri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri cracks Baker Jr with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Baker Jr goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Baker Jr wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Our winner, Carlotos Spiteri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RH1
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker Jr misses with a double jab.
Baker Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Umm counters with a straight right hand.
Umm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baker Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baker Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromUmm.
Some wild striking there from Baker Jr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Umm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Umm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker Jr wants to clinch but Umm slips to the side
and Baker Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker Jr looks to land a left hand but Umm moved out of range nicely.
Baker Jr throws a leg kick
and Umm counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Baker Jr off his feet! Baker Jr crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Baker Jr isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Umm screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rect Umm!
Rect Umm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ABW 193 Arendse - Point
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker Jr shoots in for a double leg but Augustus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baker Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Augustus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Baker Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Augustus !
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Augustus struggling a bit here.
Augustus manages to get back to half guard.
Augustus trying to get back to full guard but Baker Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Augustus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Augustus 's head. #SUB#
Augustus looking for submissions off his back.
Baker Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Augustus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Augustus trying to control but Baker Jr postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Baker Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Augustus sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Baker Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baker Jr passes to full mount!
Augustus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baker Jr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Baker Jr avoids the attempt from Augustus to control.#T2#
Baker Jr lands a big elbow.
Baker Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Baker Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Augustus is looking to escape.
Augustus tries to hold on but Baker Jr pushes him away.
Augustus is looking to improve his position but Baker Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Baker Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Augustus is bucking up trying to escape but Baker Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#
Augustus is rocked!
Baker Jr postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Augustus out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Baker Jr goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nate Baker Jr!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 23
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Apollo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker Jr misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Apollo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baker Jr's guard.
Apollo being controlled here momentarily.
Baker Jr striking off his back but it's not causing Apollo any problems. #SUB#
Baker Jr looking for a guillotine here but Apollo defends easily.
Baker Jr is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Baker Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Baker Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Apollo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Baker Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Apollo is looking to defend but Baker Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Apollo! Baker Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Apollo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nate Baker Jr!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 20
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Baker Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Braga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Baker Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Braga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Braga misses.
Nate Baker Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Braga.
Baker Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Braga checks the leg kick.
Baker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braga.
Braga tests Baker Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Braga connects with a body shot.
Braga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Braga darts in and clinches Baker Jr up against the cage.
Baker Jr blocks a body shot from Braga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braga lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Braga cracks Baker Jr with a nice body shot.
Braga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baker Jr up against the cage.
Baker Jr wants to stall.
Braga digs a right hand underneath Baker Jr's ribcage. Baker Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baker Jr is breathing heavily.
Braga lands an uppercut.
Baker Jr is trying to break the clinch but Braga has him pressed against the cage.
Braga has Baker Jr pushed against the cage.
Braga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Baker Jr is trying to trip Braga. He has hold of a leg but Braga is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baker Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Braga controlling Baker Jr's posture. #SUB#
Baker Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Braga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baker Jr has Braga in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Braga passes Baker Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Braga is taking a breather. Baker Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Baker Jr with the active half guard here but Braga passes nicely into side control.
Braga content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Braga tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker Jr wants to control but Braga postures up.#T3#
Baker Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Braga dominates the positioning.
Baker Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Braga just content to control the position.
Baker Jr wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Braga tries for a kimura but Baker Jr is defending well.
Baker Jr is trying to improve his position.
Braga controlling from side mount.
Baker Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Braga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Braga moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Baker Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Baker Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Braga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Braga forces the positional change into back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Braga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Baker Jr looks to land a combination but Braga avoids it well. #CL2#
Braga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Braga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Baker Jr manages to pull guard.
Leroy Braga has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Baker Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Braga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Braga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Braga.#SUB#
Baker Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braga is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baker Jr throws a head kick but Braga moves out of range.
#CL2#
Braga moves into the clinch.
Braga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Braga - that landed with a thud.
Baker Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braga avoids it.
Baker Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Braga is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baker Jr can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Baker Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Braga gets an underhook and turns Baker Jr into the cage.
Braga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2##TD2#
Braga jumps guard and drags Baker Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Braga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Braga won't allow Baker Jr to sweep him here.
Braga passes Baker Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Braga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baker Jr defends it well.
Braga stalling.
Baker Jr is pressing down on Braga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Braga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Braga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Braga tries to pass to full mount but Baker Jr defends it.
Braga trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Baker Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Braga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baker Jr!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Braga trying to pass the guard but Baker Jr defending well.
Braga controlling the action here. #T4#
Braga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Braga passes to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Braga advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Braga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Baker Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Baker Jr throws an elbow but Braga slips to the side and avoids it well.
Braga is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
You can see the frustration on Braga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Braga is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baker Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baker Jr trying to control the position but Braga is working away. #T1#
Baker Jr throws an elbow but Braga slips to the side and avoids it well.
Braga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Braga sneaks back into half guard.
Baker Jr throwing shots but Braga is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Baker Jr trying to work for an americana but Braga has managed to regain full guard.
Baker Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Braga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker Jr's guard. #REVB#
Braga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Baker Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Braga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baker Jr tries to roll over but Braga keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Braga in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Braga prevents Baker Jr from improving his position.
Braga trying to pass the guard but Baker Jr defending well.
Braga prevents Baker Jr from standing back up.
Baker Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braga is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Baker Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Braga slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Braga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Braga lands a jab to Baker Jr's midsection.
Baker Jr misses with a double jab
and Braga counters with a nice body shot.
Braga misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Braga moves into range and clinches up with Baker Jr.
Baker Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Braga is keeping busy.
Braga is struggling to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baker Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Braga's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A hook to the body from Braga.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Braga.
Nate Baker Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leroy Braga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Braga - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Braga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Braga 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Braga!
Leroy Braga gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TGC 56: Mikhasevich vs Gagnon
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Gilmore gets caught flat footed, as Baker Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baker Jr postures up in Gilmore's guard and throws a big left but Gilmore blocks it.
Baker Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Baker Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gilmore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker Jr is one step ahead there.
Baker Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gilmore's guard.
Baker Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Gilmore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gilmore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker Jr is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Baker Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gilmore sees it coming and defends easily.
Baker Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Jr is looking to take a break and control but Gilmore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gilmore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker Jr. #SUB2#
Baker Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Gilmore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Gilmore tries to roll over but Baker Jr keeps him under control.
Gilmore is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Baker Jr is working for a kimura but Gilmore is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Baker Jr is working for a kimura but Gilmore is defending it quite comfortably.
Baker Jr prevents Gilmore from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Baker Jr. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gilmore is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Baker Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gilmore wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker Jr lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Baker Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baker Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gilmore to regain full guard.
Baker Jr prevents Gilmore from getting back to his feet.
Baker Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilmore is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Baker Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gilmore dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Gilmore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gilmore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gilmore chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Baker Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baker Jr wants to improve his position but instead Gilmore has moved into half guard.
Gilmore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Gilmore is working for a submission of some sort.
Gilmore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Baker Jr is not content to let Gilmore control the position.
Baker Jr moves into full guard.
Baker Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gilmore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilmore lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Baker Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gilmore slips a jab and a cross from Baker Jr.
Gilmore is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Baker Jr throws a combination that misses
and Gilmore counters with an outside leg kick.
Baker Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilmore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Gilmore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmore. Those never looked like landing.
Baker Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Gilmore tries to sprawl out of it but Baker Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gilmore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Baker Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore looks to land a left hand but Baker Jr moved out of range nicely.
Baker Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Baker Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilmore circles away.
Gilmore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gilmore connects with a body shot.
Gilmore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gilmore dodges the punch combination from Baker Jr.
A combination from Baker Jr does no damage.
Baker Jr fails with the takedown#CL#
and Gilmore counters by clinching up.
Baker Jr is breathing heavily.
Gilmore taking a breather.#BC#
Gilmore breaks the clinch.
Baker Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker Jr swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Gilmore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilmore missing with a left hand there. Baker Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker Jr manages to avoid it.
Gilmore throws a nice looking combination but Baker Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gilmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gilmore throws a body punch but Baker Jr moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilmore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baker Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Gilmore - just one landing.
Baker Jr lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Baker Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Gilmore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baker Jr throws a right hand that Gilmore ducks under and follows up with a left that Gilmore also avoids with ease.
Baker Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Gilmore counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gilmore. #BC2#
Baker Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Gilmore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Baker Jr is rocked!
Gilmore connects with a body shot.
Baker Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Gilmore finish him?
Baker Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gilmore.
Baker Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilmore can pounce on him.
Baker Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Gilmore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker Jr can do to turn this around?
BOOM! Gilmore lands a beautiful left hook that drops Baker Jr. Baker Jr tries to recover but Gilmore is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Baker Jr lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Gilmore!
After winning the bout, Anthony Gilmore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PFF 27w Huang vs Kneecap
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Markov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker Jr wants to counter the offense by Markov and move into the clinch position.
Markov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baker Jr 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.
Markov throws the left hand but Baker Jr avoids the punch easily.
Baker Jr tries to clinch but Markov is having none of it.
Baker Jr looks to clinch
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markov throws a jab when Baker Jr was well out of range.
Markov just misses with a punch to the body.
Markov swings widly with a right hand
and Baker Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baker Jr staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
Baker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Markov.#T1##TD2#
Baker Jr gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Markov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker Jr.
Baker Jr tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.
Markov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker Jr.
Markov misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Baker Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markov controls the position for a moment.#SU2#
Baker Jr stands up and beckons Markov to his feet. #T2#
A big right from Markov misses.
Markov looks to land a left hand but Baker Jr moved out of range nicely.
Baker Jr tries to clinch but Markov moves out of range.
A big left from Markov misses.
Markov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot lands for Markov.#ROC#
Baker Jr is rocked!
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov flashes Baker Jr a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Baker Jr's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Baker Jr crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Markov punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
A victorious Alexey Markov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFF 21w Gagnon vs Pinkman
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker Jr shoots in for a takedown but Abdullaev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Abdullaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Abdullaev and Baker Jr goes tumbling to the canvas! Abdullaev follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Nate Baker Jr has been cut.
Well, if Abdullaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Baker Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abdullaev stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker Jr wants to control but Abdullaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abdullaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SU2#
Abdullaev stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Baker Jr to get to his feet. #TD#
Baker Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baker Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Abdullaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baker Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Baker Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdullaev defends it well.
Abdullaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Baker Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abdullaev sees it coming and defends easily.
Abdullaev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Baker Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Baker Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Baker Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abdullaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baker Jr.
Abdullaev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baker Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Baker Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abdullaev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baker Jr has Abdullaev in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Abdullaev gets to his feet. Baker Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Abdullaev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baker Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baker Jr with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Abdullaev counters with a big uppercut that knocks Baker Jr off his feet! Abdullaev dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#
Baker Jr is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Baker Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdullaev controlling the position from side mount.
Oh Baker Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Abdullaev decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baker Jr to his feet. #T3#
Baker Jr wants to clinch but Abdullaev slips to the side
and Abdullaev counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raja Abdullaev!
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Event:
PFF 16 Leighton vs Steve
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker Jr wants to clinch.
Baker Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thunder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thunder connects with a body shot.
Baker Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Thunder. Those never looked like landing.
Thunder lands a nice hook to Baker Jr's body. Baker Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baker Jr dives in and grabs Thunder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thunder pushes down on Baker Jr's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Baker Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker Jr is breathing heavily.
Thunder lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thunder gets tackled into the cage by Baker Jr. Baker Jr maintains the clinch.
Thunder managing to block the knees to the body from Baker Jr.
Baker Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thunder is defending well for now.
A short right from Thunder. #ROC2#
Baker Jr is rocked!#T1##BC#
Baker Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oh Baker Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thunder cracks Baker Jr with a left hook right on the temple and Baker Jr goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Thunder lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Baker Jr is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jushin Thunder!
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Event:
PFF 9 - Forbes vs Turkey
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Baker Jr. #CL2#
Baker Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Baker Jr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Baker Jr looking for a submission but Carneiro manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#SUB#
Carneiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baker Jr defends well.#SUB#
Carneiro is looking for a triangle but Baker Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Baker Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Baker Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baker Jr wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.
Carneiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baker Jr. #SUB#
Carneiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baker Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carneiro is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Baker Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing good reports from Carneiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Baker Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carneiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Carneiro has wrist control.
Baker Jr throwing strikes from guard but Carneiro blocks nicely.
Baker Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Baker Jr drops back looking for a leg! Carneiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carneiro manages to kick Baker Jr off! Baker Jr jumps back into Carneiro's guard.
Baker Jr wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.
Baker Jr works over Carneiro with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carneiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Baker Jr postures up in Carneiro's guard and throws a big left but Carneiro blocks it.
Baker Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Carneiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baker Jr.
Baker Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Carneiro is retaining full guard.
Baker Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Carneiro.#SUB#
Carneiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baker Jr defends well.
Baker Jr trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.
Baker Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carneiro is keeping the position for now.
Baker Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Carneiro keeping moving, preventing Baker Jr from controlling successfully.
Baker Jr landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Carneiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Baker Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carneiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baker Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Carneiro's legs - danger averted.
Baker Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Carneiro pushes Baker Jr off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Baker Jr closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC2#
Baker Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Carneiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker Jr tries to clinch up#TD#
and Carneiro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carneiro. #SUB2#
Baker Jr working for a triangle but Carneiro defends it easily.
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!
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Baker Jr keeps moving.
Carneiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker Jr is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nate Baker Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Carneiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker Jr fails to land the takedown.
Baker Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Carneiro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baker Jr misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Carneiro counters with a single leg into guard. Baker Jr didn't expect that.
Antero Jose Carneiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Baker Jr.
Carneiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Carneiro drops back looking for a leg! Baker Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baker Jr manages to kick Carneiro off! Carneiro jumps back into Baker Jr's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Baker Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carneiro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Carneiro is looking for a triangle but Baker Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Carneiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baker Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Carneiro keeping full guard, as Baker Jr tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baker Jr stands up over Carneiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Antero Jose Carneiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker Jr stands up over Carneiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carneiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Carneiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baker Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Carneiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Baker Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carneiro is keeping the position for now.
Baker Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carneiro keeping moving, preventing Baker Jr from controlling successfully.
Baker Jr cracks Carneiro with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Carneiro is looking for a triangle but Baker Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Baker Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Baker Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Carneiro.
Baker Jr pushes down on Carneiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baker Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB2#
Baker Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carneiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Baker Jr lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
Carneiro is rocked!
Baker Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Carneiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Baker Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carneiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baker Jr.
Carneiro gets back to full guard.
Baker Jr stands and throws Carneiro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carneiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Carneiro is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker Jr is working Carneiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Carneiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carneiro tries to bench press Baker Jr off him but Baker Jr keeps the position. #T4#
Baker Jr landing strikes.
Carneiro tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Baker Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Carneiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Baker Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Carneiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Baker Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker Jr landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Baker Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carneiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baker Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Carneiro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Baker Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carneiro napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Carneiro explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Baker Jr moves in looking to clinch but Carneiro pushes him off.
Carneiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker Jr darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Carneiro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carneiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carneiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker Jr is retaining full guard. #T1#
Baker Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Carneiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carneiro has managed to get both his arms back between Baker Jr's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Baker Jr has an active guard here but Carneiro has managed to pass into half guard.
Baker Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker Jr tries to get to full guard but Carneiro has control of the leg. #SUB#
Carneiro is looking for a kimura here.
Baker Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Carneiro has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Carneiro tries to control but Baker Jr wriggling away.
Baker Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker Jr keeps working.
Carneiro lands strikes from half guard.
Carneiro trying to control the action but Baker Jr is working from the bottom.
Carneiro lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Baker Jr pushes Carneiro off looking to stand but Carneiro dives back in and keeps control.
Baker Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Baker Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Carneiro has managed to pass to side control instead.
Baker Jr is looking for a sweep.
Baker Jr is trying to control Carneiro's posture but Carneiro avoids it.
Baker Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carneiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carneiro scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Carneiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baker Jr, who protects the arm well.
Carneiro wants to control but Baker Jr is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Carneiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carneiro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baker Jr some visible discomfort.
Carneiro trying to control the position but Baker Jr is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Carneiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baker Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Antero Jose Carneiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nate Baker Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baker Jr wants to control but Carneiro postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antero Jose Carneiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baker Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Baker Jr!
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Event:
Bear Brawl 8
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Baker Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdullaev tries to sprawl out of it but Baker Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdullaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick from Baker Jr misses.
Baker Jr tries to clinch but Abdullaev moves out of range.
Baker Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abdullaev sprawls well. Abdullaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abdullaev! But no joy.
Abdullaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Baker Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abdullaev avoids the head kick by Baker Jr.
Abdullaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdullaev connects with a body shot that sends Baker Jr's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Abdullaev drives through and clinches with Baker Jr against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abdullaev.
Abdullaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abdullaev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker Jr missing with knees to the body.
Baker Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abdullaev after a bit of a struggle.
Abdullaev scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##BC2#
Abdullaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker Jr.
Abdullaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker Jr.
Abdullaev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD2#
Abdullaev lands a big uppercut and Baker Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Baker Jr looks OK. Abdullaev waves Baker Jr back to his feet!#ROC2#
Baker Jr is rocked!
Abdullaev is stalking Baker Jr. Baker Jr circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Abdullaev, and it's lights out! Baker Jr really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raja Abdullaev!
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Event:
Bear Brawl 2
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Baker Jr misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Asinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Asinen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baker Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Asinen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Asinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asinen trying to pass the guard but Baker Jr defending well.
Baker Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Asinen wants to take a breather but Baker Jr is having none of it.
Baker Jr is looking to improve his position.
Baker Jr pushes Asinen off looking to stand but Asinen dives back in and keeps control.
Asinen blocks the strikes from Baker Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Asinen is keen to just control but Baker Jr is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Asinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Baker Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Asinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Baker Jr trying to hold on to Asinen's head to control him but Asinen postures up.
#SUB2#
Asinen seems to be working for a kimura but Baker Jr defends the submission attempt.
Baker Jr trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Asinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baker Jr tries to get to full guard but Asinen has control of the leg.
Asinen stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Asinen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asinen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Baker Jr!
Baker Jr has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Asinen's lack of action.
Baker Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Asinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Baker Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baker Jr wants to control but Asinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baker Jr taking some punishment here, with Asinen in his half guard.
Asinen stalling.
Baker Jr tries to get to full guard but Asinen has control of the leg. #T3#
Asinen trying to control from half guard but Baker Jr is working away.
Baker Jr tries to get to full guard but Asinen has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Asinen is working for a kimura but Baker Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Asinen is looking for a kimura here.
Baker Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Asinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Asinen's back!#T4##SUB#
Asinen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Baker Jr's arms. #SUB#
Baker Jr tightening his grip on Asinen, looking for the choke.
Asinen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Baker Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Asinen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Asinen for a finish. #SUB#
Asinen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Baker Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker Jr struggling to land strikes to the head as Asinen covers up.
Asinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baker Jr looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Asko Asinen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Asinen feints and as Baker Jr raises his hands in defense, Asinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Asinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Asinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baker Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Asinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asinen has managed to get both his arms back between Baker Jr's legs - danger averted.
Baker Jr working a defensive guard here.
Asinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baker Jr's head.
Baker Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asinen is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Asinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Asinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Asinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Baker Jr is trying to control the position but Asinen postures up.
Asinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Baker Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Asinen doesn't defend quickly enough and Baker Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Asinen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Baker Jr on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nate Baker Jr!
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