Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL-61 Morris Vs Wagenknecht 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Baier throws out a loose jab but Kovarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovarov misses the target.
Baier misses with a double jab.
Kovarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baier misses with a straight right.
Kovarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baier lands with a nice combination. Kovarov backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baier misses with an uppercut. Kovarov saw that one coming.
Kovarov takes one to the chin there.
Baier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovarov moves out of range as Baier strikes.
Baier throws a lazy right hand but Kovarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovarov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovarov misses with a wild body shot.
Christian Baier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baier throws a series of punches but Kovarov moves out of range. #T1#
Kovarov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baier is able to avoid easily.
Baier misses with a wild body shot.
Kovarov misses with a wild combination.
Baier misses with an uppercut. Kovarov saw that one coming.
Baier 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.
Nice shot by Baier.
Kovarov lands a jab to Baier's midsection.
A big right from Baier misses.
Baier looks to throw the jab but Kovarov is out of range.
Kovarov blocks a jab.#TD#
Kovarov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kovarov wants to take a breather but Baier is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Kovarov is looking for a kimura but Baier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovarov to get the leverage.
Baier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kovarov.
Baier is looking to improve his position.
Kovarov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kovarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baier defends it well. #SUB2#
Baier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovarov pulls his head out easily.
Baier is looking to improve his position. #SU#
Kovarov stands up from half guard. #T3#
Baier checks the leg kick.#TD#
Kovarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kovarov throwing strikes but Baier manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SUB2#
Baier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baier tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kovarov is trying to control Baier's posture but Baier avoids it.
Kovarov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Baier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kovarov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Baier tries to advance to mount but Kovarov denies him. #SUB2#
Baier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kovarov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kovarov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baier's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Christian Baier will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baier slips a jab and a cross from Kovarov.
Baier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovarov throws out the jab.
Baier might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kovarov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baier misses with a hook.#CL#
Kovarov drives through and clinches with Baier against the cage.
Kovarov lands a shot to the body.
Baier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baier tries to throw a body punch but Kovarov avoids it by throwing Baier back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kovarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovarov throws a body punch but Baier moves out of range.
Baier slaps away a takedown attempt from Kovarov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Jab by Baier.
Kovarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baier counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovarov throws a series of punches but Baier avoids them all with ease.
Baier misses with a straight right.
Leo Kovarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovarov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baier throws a body punch but Kovarov moves out of range.
Kovarov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baier cracks Kovarov with a good jab.
Baier connects with a body shot that sends Kovarov's belly button to the back.
Kovarov misses with a low kick.
Baier scores with a body shot.
Baier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovarov's hands.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baier lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovarov off the cage and back into range.
Baier throws a lazy right hand but Kovarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baier lands a nice looking body shot.
Christian Baier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovarov ducks under a wild hook from Baier.
Decent striking displayed by Baier there.
Kovarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovarov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Baier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Kovarov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kovarov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Baier lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Baier.
Kovarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Baier misses its intended target.
Kovarov takes one to the chin there.
Baier looks to land a left hand but Kovarov moved out of range nicely.
Kovarov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Kovarov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baier!
Baier sneaks back into half guard.
Kovarov working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kovarov connects with a nice short shot to Baier's temple. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovarov trying to control the action but Baier is working from the bottom.
Baier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kovarov.
Baier trying to control here.
Kovarov trying to control the action but Baier is working from the bottom.
Baier won't allow Kovarov to pass to mount.
Baier trying to control here. #SUB#
Kovarov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kovarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Baier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Baier 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Baier lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Kovarov scores with a takedown into Baier's guard.#SUB2#
Baier looking for a guillotine here but Kovarov defends easily.
Kovarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovarov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kovarov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baier has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kovarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Kovarov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baier defends well.#SUB#
Kovarov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Baier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leo Kovarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kovarov is pulling down on Baier's head. It's preventing any offense from Baier, at least for the moment.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Baier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kovarov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baier has managed to get both his arms back between Kovarov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kovarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Baier is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kovarov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Baier is looking to defend but Kovarov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Baier! Kovarov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Baier taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leo Kovarov!

Event: RFLFN -5
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot by Baier.
Thayer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Baier.
Christian Baier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Thayer.
Baier with a jab.
Baier lands a jab.#TD#
Thayer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baier quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Thayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baier manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Baier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thayer is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Baier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Baier is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Baier is retaining full guard.
Baier looking to control.
Thayer won't allow Baier to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thayer. #SUB2#
Thayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thayer has managed to get both his arms back between Baier's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Baier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thayer defends well.#T2#
Thayer passes Baier's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Baier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baier keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Baier keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Baier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thayer uses it to pass to side control. #SU#
Thayer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thayer shoots for a takedown but Baier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baier's waist but Baier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thayer off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thayer lands with a good body shot.
Thayer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baier as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Baier scores with a jab.
Thayer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baier lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thayer thows a leg kick but Baier checks it
and Baier counters with a nice body shot.
Thayer avoids the body shot from Baier.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thayer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thayer tries for a takedown but Baier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thayer tries to clinch but Baier moves out of range.
Baier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baier.
Thayer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Baier avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Baier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thayer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baier is fending him off so far but Thayer persists. Nope, Baier circles away and we're back to standing.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baier scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Thayer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thayer looking to sit in guard and control but Baier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Baier tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
Baier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier wants to stand but Thayer has his arm trapped. #T1#
Thayer is looking to regain half guard here but Baier keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Baier is trying to get an arm triangle but Thayer is defending well.
Thayer tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Baier easily slips into full mount!
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Baier moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thayer has worked his arm free - good work by Thayer! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Baier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thayer, who protects the arm well.
Thad Thayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thayer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thayer prevents Baier from improving position.
Thayer is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Thayer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Baier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thayer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baier tries to stand but Thayer controls the position and pulls Baier into his guard.
Baier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thayer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Thayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Thayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baier defends well.
Thayer has a closed guard, preventing Baier from standing up.
Thayer controls Baier momentarily but Baier frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christian Baier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab by Baier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Baier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baier scores with a punch to the head.
Thayer darts in looking for a takedown but Baier gets double underhooks and turns Thayer into the cage.
Thayer shoots in but Baier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baier! But no joy.
Baier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baier might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Baier misses the target.
Thayer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Thayer. #T1#
Baier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baier cracks Thayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thayer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Baier catches Thayer right on the button with a cross.
Baier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thayer takes one to the side of the head.
Baier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thayer counters with a left and a right that stings Baier.
Baier scores with a nice right hand.
Christian Baier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thayer tries to clinch but Baier is having none of it.
Thayer needs to keep his hands up - Baier had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Thayer dives in and scores a takedown into Baier's guard.#T2#
Baier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baier wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Baier has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thayer has passed into side control.
Baier manages to get back to half guard.
Baier works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Baier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christian Baier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Baier has wrist control.
Baier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Baier keeps moving. #T4#
Baier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Baier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Baier has wrist control.
Thayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baier is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baier throws out a loose jab but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thad Thayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Baier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Baier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Baier!
A relieved looking Christian Baier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFLFN-1
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Baier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baier.
Baier throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baier tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baier keeps working.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Gracie is pressing down on Baier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baier is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Baier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Baier is not content to let Gracie control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Baier not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Baier wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Baier.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Baier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baier dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Baier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baier has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baier looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Baier defending well.
Baier wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baier works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Gracie dominated that 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.
#R2#
Baier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Baier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baier misses the jab.
Baier takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baier is trying to control but can't.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baier wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looks to land a strike but Baier avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Baier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Baier looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baier is one step ahead there.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Baier from standing up.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Baier manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Baier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie regains half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Baier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Baier postures up.
Baier won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Baier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Baier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Baier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baier works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Baier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baier has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie has control of Baier's left arm, preventing Baier from doing any damage.
Baier advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baier passes to side control.
Gracie tries to bench press Baier off him but Baier keeps the position. #T4#
Gracie struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Baier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Baier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Baier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Christian Baier will probably get the nod.
That's time! Baier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baier is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Baier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Rodrigo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Baier has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie trying to control the action but Baier just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Baier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Baier seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Baier wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baier prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baier pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Gracie trying to hold on to Baier's head to control him but Baier postures up.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Baier from controlling successfully.
Baier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Baier pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie controlling Baier's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baier throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baier defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baier throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baier won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Baier taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Gracie!
Rodrigo Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NJMMA XS 12
Date: Sep 16, 2018

#R1#
Baier lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomori has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Tomori closes the distance and clinches.
Tomori lands with a left to the head.
Baier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomori can't find room to land a body shot as Baier controls the action.
Baier wants to break free but Tomori has control.
Baier is trying to pull guard but Tomori turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baier takes a shot to the head.
Tomori lands a nice uppercut.
Tomori blocking some punches.
Tomori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tomori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tomori lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Tomori.
Tomori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baier backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tomori.
Baier working aggressively here.
Tomori is leaning against Baier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baier looks winded!
Tomori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomori throws a big uppercut that drops Baier! More strikes from Tomori and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Baier lies dazed against the cage as Tomori celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroki Tomori!

Event: Torcida 42 - Venom Vs Mikkonen
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Baier scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Lanaster closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baier's guard.
Baier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lanaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Baier is retaining full guard.
Lanaster is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Baier has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lanaster doesn't defend quickly enough and Baier has managed to lock this one up! Can Lanaster escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Baier on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Baier!
An out of breath Christian Baier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Torcida 32 - Cheem Vs Jacobs
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Baier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Baier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baier keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Baier looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Baier is retaining full guard.
Baier is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Baier looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Baier defends the submission attempt.
Baier is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Baier is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #T2#
Baier is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baier is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Baier tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Baier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baier trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Baier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baier has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Baier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! #REVB##SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baier is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Baier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baier regains half guard.
Baier tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baier moves into full guard. #T4##SUB#
Baier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB#
Baier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie passes Baier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Gracie 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.
Baier moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Baier working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Baier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Baier looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Rodrigo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Baier blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier controlling the position.#SUB#
Baier looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Baier trying to control here. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baier is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Baier moves into full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Baier.
Gracie passes Baier's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Baier tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Baier trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up. #SUB#
Baier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Baier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Baier is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baier tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie trying to control but Baier is working from the bottom.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Baier.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Baier.
Gracie trying to control but Baier is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Baier has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gracie doesn't defend quickly enough and Baier has managed to lock this one up! Can Gracie escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Baier on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Baier!
A victorious Christian Baier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Torcida 24 - Venom Vs Foot
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Munchkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baier was well out of range. Poor timing from Munchkin.
Baier moves out of range as Munchkin throws a body kick.
Munchkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munchkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Munchkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munchkin scores with a leg kick.
Munchkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munchkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Baier.
Munchkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munchkin counters with a body kick.
Munchkin tries to land a front kick but Baier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Baier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Munchkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baier fails to pull guard. #T1#
Baier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Munchkin gets through Baier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baier blocks a body shot from Munchkin.
Munchkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baier backwards.
Munchkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baier backwards. #TD#
Baier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Munchkin uses from the top position.
Baier 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.
Baier is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Team Alpha Midget inform me that Munchkin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Munchkin 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.
Munchkin wants to control from the top but Baier keeps moving.
Munchkin won't allow Baier to sweep him here.
Munchkin wants to control from the top but Baier keeps moving.
Baier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baier keeping moving, preventing Munchkin from controlling successfully. #T2#
Munchkin stopping the sweep attempt from Baier.
Munchkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munchkin won't allow Baier to sweep him here. #SUB#
Baier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munchkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Munchkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Munchkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Munchkin.#T3#
Munchkin misses with a low kick as Baier jumps back.
Baier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Munchkin fakes the leg kick and cracks Baier in the body.
Munchkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munchkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baier momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munchkin.
Munchkin throws a front kick aimed at Baier's knee but Baier avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Munchkin.
Baier connects with a crisp jab.
Munchkin scores with a leg kick.
Baier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baier throws a leg kick but Munchkin moved away.
A good leg kick by Munchkin. #CL#
Baier moves into the clinch.
Baier jumps guard but Munchkin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Baier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baier is trying to pull guard but Munchkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baier jumps guard but Munchkin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Munchkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Munchkin to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Baier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munchkin walks away with a smile on his face. Baier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munchkin.
Munchkin checks a low kick from Baier.
Munchkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baier.
Munchkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Baier drives through and clinches with Munchkin against the cage. #BC2#
Munchkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munchkin avoids the head kick by Baier.
Munchkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Munchkin.
Baier throws a head kick that misses.
Baier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munchkin.
Munchkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munchkin.
Munchkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baier.
Baier wants to clinch up but Munchkin keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Furious Munchkin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Crunch! Munchkin slams his shin into Baier's torso.
Baier has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Baier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Munchkin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munchkin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munchkin.
Munchkin digs a good body shot into Baier's ribs.
Munchkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Munchkin throws a leg kick but Baier checks it.
Munchkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munchkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baier misses with a looping right.
Baier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Munchkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Furious Munchkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baier misses with a looping right.
Munchkin tried to score with a low kick but Baier checks it.
Baier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Munchkin.
Baier tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munchkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munchkin checks a leg kick.#T1#
A head kick misses from Baier.
Baier backing away here, and Munchkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Munchkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Munchkin fakes the leg kick and cracks Baier in the body.
Baier wants to clinch.
Munchkin looks to land a body kick but Baier moved away.
Munchkin throws a leg kick but Baier checks it.
Munchkin misses with a body kick.
Munchkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munchkin avoids the head kick by Baier.
Munchkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baier throws a push kick but Munchkin slaps the foot to one side.
Munchkin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Munchkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munchkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baier's calf.
Munchkin chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Munchkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Furious Munchkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baier tries to clinch there but Munchkin circles away.
Baier will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Munchkin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Baier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baier misses the shot to the body.
Munchkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Munchkin cracks the inside of Baier's front leg.
Munchkin misses with a kick to the body.
Munchkin throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Baier drives through and clinches with Munchkin against the cage.
Baier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munchkin walks away with a smile on his face. Baier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munchkin misses with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Munchkin.
Munchkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baier.
Munchkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Munchkin throws a solid leg kick but Baier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munchkin.
Baier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Munchkin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Munchkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Munchkin lands with a hook. Baier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baier misses with a looping right.
A big left from Baier misses.
Baier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munchkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Munchkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munchkin lunges at Baier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baier's hand.
Munchkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baier throws a body punch but Munchkin moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Munchkin 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 Baier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Munchkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baier's calf.
Baier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Munchkin scores with a push kick.
Munchkin moves out of range as Baier throws a body kick.
Munchkin throws the left hand but Baier avoids the punch easily.
Munchkin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baier is looking to clinch but Munchkin is avoiding it.
Baier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Munchkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Munchkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Baier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munchkin.
Baier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munchkin.
Both fighters circling a little - Munchkin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baier misses with a body shot.
Munchkin throws a leg kick but Baier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baier tries to counter by clinching up but Munchkin breaks away and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munchkin.
Munchkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baier throws a body shot but no joy.
Munchkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Munchkin.
Baier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Baier moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Furious Munchkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Munchkin ducks under a wild hook from Baier.
Baier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munchkin.
Munchkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munchkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baier looks to score with a jab to the body but Munchkin is just out of range.
Baier looks to land a body kick but Munchkin moved away.
Baier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Munchkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Munchkin connects with a leg kick. Baier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munchkin lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munchkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier doesn't manage to clinch there - Munchkin circles away.
Munchkin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baier takes a step back to recover.
Munchkin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Munchkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Munchkin throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Munchkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baier tries to clinch up.
Baier checks a leg kick.
Munchkin connects with a leg kick. Baier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munchkin.
Baier blocks a jab.
Munchkin misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Baier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Munchkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munchkin misses with some punches.
Baier tries to pull guard but Munchkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Munchkin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Munchkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Furious Munchkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baier jumps guard but Munchkin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Baier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baier jumps guard but Munchkin stands there with Baier around his waist. Baier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Baier blocking some punches.
Baier tries to pull guard but Munchkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baier jumps guard but Munchkin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baier is trying to pull guard but Munchkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Munchkin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munchkin walks away with a smile on his face. Baier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munchkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Munchkin cracks the inside of Baier's front leg.
Munchkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Munchkin feints and then cracks Baier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baier down.
Baier misses with a low kick.
That kick from Munchkin tenderised Baier's leg. Baier is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3##CL#
Baier darts in and clinches Munchkin up against the cage.
Baier tries to pull guard but Munchkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Munchkin misses with some punches.
Baier tries to pull guard but Munchkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Baier drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Munchkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munchkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Munchkin is looking to slow Baier down with leg kicks.
Munchkin pushes Baier away with a front kick.
Munchkin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Munchkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Baier misses the target. #T4#
Munchkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baier.
Baier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Munchkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munchkin checks a leg kick.
Munchkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Munchkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Munchkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Munchkin throws a body kick that misses.
Munchkin scores with a spinning back kick!
Munchkin throws a front kick that sends Baier stumbling back into the cage.
Munchkin moves out of range of the body kick from Baier.
Baier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Munchkin slips a straight right by Baier.
Munchkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Munchkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baier tries a low kick but Munchkin avoids it.
Baier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Furious Munchkin really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Baier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munchkin lands a front kick.
Munchkin avoids the head kick by Baier.
Baier throws a sloppy head kick and Munchkin moves out of range easily.
Baier tries a head kick but it misses.
Munchkin avoids the body shot from Baier.
Baier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Munchkin can pounce on him.
Munchkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baier throws a wild body kick that Munchkin sees coming a mile off.
Munchkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Munchkin connects with a leg kick. Baier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munchkin.
Munchkin throws a hook to the side of Baier's head but Baier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Munchkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Baier is looking to wear down Munchkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munchkin.
Nice body kick from Munchkin.#T1#
Munchkin throws a body punch but Baier moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Munchkin, right into the meat.
Munchkin misses with an uppercut.
Baier throws a body punch but Munchkin moves out of range.
Munchkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Munchkin, right into the meat.
Munchkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baier. That did some damage!
Munchkin scores with a nice body kick.
Baier tries to clinch up.
Munchkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baier misses with a wild body shot.
Munchkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munchkin. That's going to slow Baier down.
Baier throws a leg kick that misses.
Munchkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baier is out of range.
Munchkin looks to land a body kick but Baier moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munchkin. That's going to slow Baier down. #T2#
Munchkin throws a lazy right hand but Baier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baier is looking to counter the offense by Munchkin and move into the clinch.
Munchkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munchkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munchkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baier's sensitive parts.
Munchkin lands a jab to the head.
Baier wants to clinch.
Baier misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Munchkin.
Baier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Munchkin lands a leg kick that knocks Baier off balance momentarily.
Baier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baier is looking to chop away at Munchkin's legs.
A leg kick checked by Baier.#T3#
Munchkin throws a low kick but Baier avoids it.
As Munchkin tries to get set, Baier tries to push him back and clinch up but Munchkin manages to avoid the attempt.
Munchkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baier manages to avoid it.
Baier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munchkin. Munchkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Munchkin lands with a nice body kick.
Munchkin tries to work over Baier's front leg with a kick but Baier checks it.
Munchkin scores with a push kick.
Baier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munchkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munchkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Munchkin lands a front kick.
A big left from Munchkin misses.
Baier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Munchkin.
Munchkin cracks the inside of Baier's front leg.
Baier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munchkin.
Baier doesn't manage to clinch there - Munchkin circles away. #T4#
Munchkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munchkin.
Baier slips under a jab from Munchkin.
Munchkin throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munchkin connects with a right hand. Baier shakes it off.
Munchkin thows a body kick. Baier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Munchkin scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Munchkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baier tries to pull guard but Munchkin won't allow it.
Baier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Munchkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Munchkin tries to throw a body punch but Baier avoids it by throwing Munchkin back against the cage.
Munchkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Baier gets control of Munchkin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baier will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Munchkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Furious Munchkin dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Munchkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baier throws out the jab.
A big right from Baier misses.
Munchkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munchkin. That's going to slow Baier down.
Munchkin blocks a head kick by Baier.
Munchkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baier's calf.
Munchkin misses with a leg kick.
Baier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Munchkin throws a body shot but no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Munchkin!
Munchkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munchkin checks a leg kick.
Munchkin throws a front kick that sends Baier stumbling back into the cage.
Munchkin scores with a leg kick.
Baier tries to clinch up.
Baier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Baier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munchkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Munchkin momentarily.
Baier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munchkin.
Baier motions for Munchkin to come forward. Baier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munchkin.
A leg kick checked by Munchkin.
Munchkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baier's calf.
Munchkin lands a front kick.
Munchkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munchkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munchkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Munchkin misses with a body kick.
Munchkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Munchkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Furious Munchkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Baier throws a sloppy head kick and Munchkin moves out of range easily.
Munchkin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munchkin checks the leg kick.
Baier misses with a body shot.
Baier misses with a wild body shot.
Munchkin looks for the body kick but Baier saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Munchkin.
Munchkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Munchkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Munchkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Munchkin thumps Baier with a low kick.
Baier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Munchkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Baier's head.
Baier tries to clinch up.
Munchkin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Munchkin motions for Baier to come forward. Munchkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baier checks a low kick from Munchkin.#T3#
A head kick misses from Baier.
Munchkin connects with a leg kick. Baier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munchkin thuds his shin into the meat of Baier's side.
Munchkin throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Baier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munchkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Baier pulls guard effortlessly.
Christian Baier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munchkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baier looking to control.
Baier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munchkin wants to control from the top but Baier keeps moving. #SUB#
Baier has his foot on Munchkin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munchkin works his way back into a safe position though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
Munchkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Munchkin looking to sit in guard and control but Baier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baier trying to control but Munchkin is working from the bottom.
Baier throws a big right hand that misses.
Munchkin looking to control.
Baier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baier stands and throws Munchkin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Munchkin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Baier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munchkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Munchkin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Furious Munchkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Munchkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furious Munchkin!
Furious Munchkin is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: Torca Fight Night III
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Stronghold misses the jab.
Stronghold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stronghold has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baier is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stronghold manages to avoid it.
Stronghold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baier blocks a jab.
Baier wants to clinch up but Stronghold keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stronghold! But no joy.
Baier throws a head kick but Stronghold moves out of range.
Stronghold throws an overhand right that lands on Baier's shoulder, as Baier tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronghold slips under a jab from Baier.
Baier swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Stronghold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stronghold takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Baier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baier misses with a body kick.
Baier connects with a body shot.
Baier looks to land a body kick but Stronghold moved away.
Baier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baier tries to close the distance and clinch but Stronghold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stronghold moves out of range of the body kick from Baier.
Baier works the jab nicely.
Baier catches Stronghold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baier tries to clinch there but Stronghold circles away.
Baier cracks Stronghold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Stronghold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stronghold.
Baier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stronghold closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baier 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.
Baier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stronghold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stronghold lands a jab.
Baier throws a leg kick but Stronghold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stronghold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baier just misses with a punch to the body.
Baier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stronghold slips a straight right by Baier.
Baier ducks under a wild hook from Stronghold.
Baier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stronghold manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Baier throws a head kick that misses
and Stronghold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Stronghold blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Stronghold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baier throws a lazy head kick
and Stronghold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christian Baier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stronghold loads up on a big right hand but Baier slips the punch.
Baier throws a lazy head kick
and Stronghold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baier throws a head kick but Stronghold moves out of range.
Stronghold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baier jabs Stronghold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stronghold avoids the body shot from Baier.
Stronghold misses with a looping left.
Baier slips under a jab.
Stronghold checks a leg kick nicely.
Baier slips under a jab from Stronghold.#T4#
Baier throws a head kick that misses
and Stronghold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baier throws a head kick that misses
and Stronghold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stronghold with a hook.
Stronghold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baier throws a push kick but Stronghold slaps the foot to one side.
Baier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stronghold missing with a left hand there. Baier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baier slips under a jab from Stronghold.
Baier lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Stronghold will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Baier slips a jab from Stronghold.
Baier tries to counter by clinching up but Stronghold breaks away and moves out of range.
Baier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stronghold works Baier's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Stronghold.
Stronghold might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Baier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stronghold avoids the body shot from Baier.
A swing and a miss from Stronghold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Stronghold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Baier rushes Stronghold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stronghold to keep the fight standing.
Baier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stronghold smiles and moves away.
Baier takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Baier misses the body punch
letting Stronghold counter with a right hand.
Baier tries to clinch there but Stronghold circles away.
Baier throws a head kick but Stronghold moves out of range.
Stronghold misses with a looping left.
Stronghold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baier's hands.
Baier is looking to wear down Stronghold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stronghold throws out a counter right but Baier avoids it with no problem.
Baier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stronghold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baier tries to clinch there but Stronghold circles away.
Baier tries a head kick but it misses.
Stronghold blocks a head kick by Baier.
It seemed like Stronghold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2##CL#
Baier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stronghold is trying to push Baier away but Baier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stronghold wants to break free but Baier has control.
Nice body punch from Stronghold.
Baier is trying to pull guard but Stronghold has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Baier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stronghold walks away with a smile on his face. Baier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stronghold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stronghold thuds his right hand into Baier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Baier drives through and clinches with Stronghold against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baier prevents Stronghold from breaking the clinch.
Baier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baier jumps guard but Stronghold stands there with Baier around his waist. Baier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Stronghold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Stronghold finds it's way through Baier's defenses. #CL#
Baier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Baier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stronghold lands a left hand.
Baier jumps guard but Stronghold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Stronghold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stronghold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baier is looking to clinch.
Baier tries a low kick but Stronghold avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Stronghold there.
Baier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Stronghold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stronghold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stronghold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baier finds it's way round the side to connect with Stronghold's head.
Stronghold checks a leg kick. #T4#
Stronghold throws an overhand right that lands on Baier's shoulder, as Baier tries to avoid the shot.
Stronghold blocks the body kick.
Baier is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stronghold! But no joy.
Stronghold throws a series of punches but Baier moves out of range. #CL#
Baier closes the distance and clinches.
Baier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stronghold can't break the clinch. #TD#
Baier gets control of Stronghold's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baier will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Baier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stronghold manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Baier advances position into side control!
Stronghold is trying to get back to his feet.
Stronghold is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Stronghold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Stronghold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baier tries to clinch
and Stronghold counters with a one-two to the body.
Stronghold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baier darts in trying to clinch
and Stronghold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronghold misses with a hook. Baier ducked under it nicely.
Stronghold checks a leg kick.
Baier looks for the body kick but Stronghold saw that one coming.
Baier throws a sloppy head kick and Stronghold moves out of range easily. #T1#
Stronghold misses with a hook. Baier ducked under it nicely.
Baier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stronghold.
Stronghold takes a swing at Baier's ribcage but misses.
Baier darts in trying to clinch
and Stronghold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stronghold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stronghold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stronghold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stronghold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stronghold avoids the head kick by Baier.
It seemed like Stronghold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Baier tries to clinch
and Stronghold counters with a stiff right hand.
Stronghold moves forwards but Baier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stronghold keeps the fight on the outside.
Stronghold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baier misses with a leg kick
and Stronghold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baier misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Baier clinches up against the cage.
Baier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stronghold smiles and moves away.
Stronghold scores with the left hand. Baier knows he should have avoided that one.
Stronghold just misses with a punch to the body.
Stronghold misses with a looping right.#T3#
Baier misses with a head kick.
Baier wants to clinch but Stronghold slips to the side
and Stronghold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stronghold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baier moves away from the strike by Stronghold.
Stronghold loads up on a big right hand but Baier slips the punch.
Christian Baier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stronghold was well out of range. Poor timing from Baier.
Stronghold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baier scores with a three punch combo!
Baier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chad Stronghold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baier thows a leg kick but Stronghold checks it
and Stronghold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Stronghold misses with a combination #CL#
and Baier counters by clinching up.
Stronghold misses with a body punch.
A short left from Stronghold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baier tries to pull guard but Stronghold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Baier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stronghold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Baier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stronghold trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baier's guard.
Chad Stronghold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Baier is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Stronghold has his hands clasped together but Baier extends and breaks Stronghold's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Baier.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Baier!
A victorious Christian Baier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 15 - Alison vs Benson
Date: Feb 19, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Von Krokehaumer clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Baier pulls Von Krokehaumer into guard.
Baier pulls Von Krokehaumer in to control the position.
Baier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Krokehaumer 's guard. #REVR#
Baier passes into half guard.
Von Krokehaumer wants to get back to his feet.
Baier slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Baier wants to work for an arm triangle but Von Krokehaumer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baier passes to side control.
Baier moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Baier looking for a guillotine from mount but Von Krokehaumer is having none of it.
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!
Von Krokehaumer is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Baier is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Baier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Baier!
Christian Baier thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 10 - Lord vs Kelly
Date: Jan 22, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Baier rushes Turturro and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Baier decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Baier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turturro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turturro trying to control but Baier is working from the bottom.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Baier is defending well.
Baier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Baier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Baier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Baier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
Baier wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Baier advances to half guard.
Turturro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baier is working away from the top position though.
Baier uses his free foot to push down on Turturro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Turturro.
Turturro tries to hold on but Baier postures up.
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Baier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Baier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baier wants to take Turturro's back here but Turturro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Turturro tries to hold on but Baier pushes him away. #T3##SUB2#
Baier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Turturro manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Baier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turturro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Baier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turturro is just riding it out for now. Baier eventually gives up the hold.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baier is working away from the top position though.
Turturro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Baier passes to side control.
Baier tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Baier maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Baier's attempts to control the action.
Baier looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Baier 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##CL2#
Baier clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Baier manages to pull guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.#SUB2#
Baier is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB#
Turturro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro postures up.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Baier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Baier postures up.
Baier advances position into side control!
Baier trying to control the position but Turturro is working away.
Baier just content to control the position.
Turturro tries to buck Baier off but Baier is having none of it.
Turturro is trying to control Baier's posture but Baier avoids it. #T2#
Christian Baier has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Baier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Turturro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Baier trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baier pulls his head out easily.
Baier is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it. #T3#
Baier is trying to control the action in half guard but Turturro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Baier is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baier's back!#SUB#
Turturro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Baier rolls, trying to escape but Turturro keeps control of the position.
Baier breaks Turturro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Baier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro wants to improve his position but instead Baier has moved into half guard.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Baier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro trying to control but Baier postures up.
Baier trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well. #T4##SUB#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baier wants to free his trapped foot but Turturro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baier wants to take a breather but Turturro is having none of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Baier. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Baier is very close to passing his half guard.
Baier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baier is trying to control the action in half guard but Turturro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baier is working away from the top position though.
Turturro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baier is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Baier is working for a kimura but Turturro is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Baier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Baier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turturro, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Turturro lands a takedown into guard.
Turturro is pushing down on Baier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baier is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turturro trying to control the action but Baier is working from the bottom.
Baier wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baier.#T1#
Baier 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.#SUB2#
Baier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baier looking to control.
Turturro trying to control but Baier is working from the bottom.
Baier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Baier is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carmine Turturro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turturro is pushing down on Baier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baier is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baier regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro trying to control but Baier is working from the bottom.
Turturro slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baier wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Baier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Baier wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well. #T3#
Turturro is keen to just control but Baier is a slippery customer.
Baier gets full guard.
Baier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baier can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Baier is defending well. #SUB#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Christian Baier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baier manages to get to full guard.
Baier 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.
Baier trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Baier is retaining full guard.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Baier.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Baier is keeping the position.
Baier is controlling Turturro's posture.
Baier is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Baier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baier manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Baier's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baier wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carmine Turturro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baier 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Baier!
Our winner, Christian Baier, 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.

Event: RISE 5 - Crocker vs Mcsparren
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Baier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baier is trying to pull guard but Leenoster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Baier manages to pull guard.
Baier looking to control.
Leenoster trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leenoster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leenoster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Baier has his foot on Leenoster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leenoster works his way back into a safe position though.
Leenoster postures up.
Leenoster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leenoster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leenoster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baier controls Leenoster momentarily but Leenoster frees himself. #SUB2#
Leenoster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Baier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Leenoster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leenoster's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Baier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leenoster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leenoster scoring with some ground and pound.
Leenoster is in close to Baier's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Baier is rocked!
Leenoster gets to his feet and stands over Baier, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Baier felt that one! Leenoster unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Baier from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Leenoster!

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax (ranked 21521 p4p, 698 weight class) and Christian Baier (ranked 8138 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
22 yrs
149 lbs

167 cm
18 yrs
138 lbs

Pentax

Baier

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Christian Baier!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Pentax looking to score a takedown here. Baier is defending well but Pentax drives through and ends up in Baier's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pentax (2) vs (0) Baier

Baier isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pentax stacks Baier on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pentax!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (5) vs (0) Baier
Baier tries to bench press Pentax off him but Pentax keeps the position.
Pentax controls the position from side control.
Pentax trying to control the position but Baier is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentax working away.

Pentax tries for a kimura but Baier is defending well.
Baier is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentax wants to control but Baier is keeping him busy.
Pentax controls the position from side control.

Pentax is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pentax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baier keeps working.
Baier is looking to regain half guard here but Pentax keeps moving and retains side control.
Baier felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pentax tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baier's legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Pentax'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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Baier sneaks back into half guard.
Pentax looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pentax trying to control the pace.
Baier is looking to control Pentax's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baier avoid being mounted?
Baier is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier manages to get to full guard.
Baier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pentax controls the pace.
Baier working a defensive guard here.
Baier wants to sweep here but Pentax controlling him for the moment.
Baier trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentax slips nicely into half guard.
Pentax wants to take a breather but Baier is having none of it.
Baier is looking to get back to full guard here but Pentax has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (8) vs (0) Baier
Baier tries to buck Pentax off but Pentax is having none of it.

Pentax wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baier, who protects the arm well.
Baier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pentax wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baier stops Pentax from passing to mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pentax wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pentax is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Baier is trying to work for a sweep but Pentax has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pentax (10) vs (0) Baier
Baier tries to improve his position but instead Pentax has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pentax (13) vs (0) Baier
Pentax has the hooks in. Baier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pentax struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pentax avoiding Baier 's attempts to control his hands.
Baier tries to break free.

Pentax sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Baier taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumar Pentax!

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Christian Baier (ranked 8129 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 7468 p4p, 0 weight class). Nando Vasquez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

167 cm
18 yrs
138 lbs

179 cm
20 yrs
155 lbs

Baier

Vasquez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Christian Baier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Vasquez has Baier up against the cage in a clinch.

Vasquez decides to pull guard.
Vasquez keeping full guard, as Baier tries to pass.
Baier trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baier looking to pass the guard.
Vasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baier is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez seems keen to control Baier's posture.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Baier from controlling successfully.
Baier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasquez is keeping the position for now.
Vasquez pulls Baier in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baier passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baier is looking to take a break and control but Vasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasquez keeping hold of Baier's head, controlling as best he can.
Baier wants to take a breather but Vasquez is having none of it.
Baier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vasquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baier trying to control from Vasquez's half guard. Vasquez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Vasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vasquez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baier (0) vs (2) Vasquez
Baier tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Vasquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Baier looking for a triangle here. Vasquez is fighting it but it looks tight! Baier pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Vasquez is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Christian Baier!

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Christian Baier (ranked 7926 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Lee (ranked 8433 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

167 cm
18 yrs
138 lbs

181 cm
25 yrs
164 lbs

Baier

Lee

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Christian Baier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andre Lee!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Baier (0) vs (4) Lee
Baier is looking for a sweep.
Baier's coaches at The Garden have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baier is looking for a sweep.
Lee is staying tight to Baier's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Baier is trying to get back to half guard.
Baier manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Baier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baier is looking to improve his position.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee is thwarting Baier's attempts to control the position.

Lee is working for a kimura but Baier is defending it quite comfortably.
Baier tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Baier (4) vs (4) Lee

Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee trying to control the hands but Baier breaks the grip.
Lee is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Baier off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lee tries to escape the position.
Will Baier go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Baier has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lee! Can he survive? No! He's out! Baier gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Baier!

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Slater (ranked 6349 p4p, 476 weight class) and Christian Baier (ranked 7869 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

167 cm
18 yrs
138 lbs

Slater

Baier

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Slater! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Christian Baier!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Slater shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slater (2) vs (0) Baier
Baier wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater looking to pass the guard.

Baier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baier being controlled here, momentarily.

Baier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baier swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baier working for a triangle but Slater defends it easily.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baier is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Slater 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.
Baier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baier tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baier keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass.
Slater passes Baier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slater passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Slater (5) vs (0) Baier
Slater seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Baier is holding on tight.
Baier is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Slater is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Baier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Baier shrugs it off.
Baier working to try and regain half guard.
Slater is looking to work his way around to Baier's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Slater prevents Baier from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater controlling from mount.
Slater wants to control the pace but Baier is squirming around nicely.
Slater controlling from the full mount.
Baier stops Slater from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Baier defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Slater.
Baier has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Slater (8) vs (0) Baier
Baier can't escape the position.
Baier keeps trying to improve his position.
Slater is looking to control Baier but Baier is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baier tries to escape but Slater has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Slater keeps control of the position easily here as Baier tries to buck him off.

Slater is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baier defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Baier breaks Slater's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slater (8) vs (2) Baier
Baier wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Baier looking to pass the guard.
Baier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baier passes Slater's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slater knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baier on the ground.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Baier has control of the leg.
Baier is looking to take a break and control but Slater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baier is pressing down on Slater's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slater is holding on for now.
Slater wants to get back to full guard but Baier has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Slater (8) vs (5) Baier
Baier is looking to take a break and control but Slater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Baier controlling the position from side mount.
Slater is not content to let Baier control the position.
Baier tries to advance to mount but can't.
Baier trying to control the action but Slater is working from the bottom.
Slater is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baier off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slater (12) vs (5) Baier
Baier trying to control the action but Slater just sinks the hooks in.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Slater is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Baier is defending well though. Slater let's go of the attempt for now.
Slater tries to keep control of the position but Baier is staying busy.
Baier tries to roll but Slater sticks to his back.
Slater slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Slater trying to control momentarily.
Baier breaks Slater's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slater (12) vs (7) Baier
Baier trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.

Slater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Baier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slater tries to get out of the position.
Baier stands and throws Slater's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Slater (12) vs (10) Baier

Baier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slater is not content to let Baier control the position.
Baier tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slater manages to get back to half guard.
Baier wants to pass to mount but Slater is defending the position.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
Slater is in trouble now - Baier has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Slater (12) vs (13) Baier
Slater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slater is looking to escape.
Slater working to try and regain half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Baier is looking to work his way around to Slater's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Baier works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Slater (12) vs (16) Baier
Well, with Baier on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Slater is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Slater just trying to survive but Baier is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Baier tries to keep control of the position but Slater is staying busy.

Baier has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Slater wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Slater tries to roll but Baier sticks to his back.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Baier trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Slater's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Slater is working hard here to advance position.

Baier is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Slater defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Baier is persistently looking for the submission but Slater is defending it well.
Will Baier go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slater is really stuck here.

Baier has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Baier not allowing Slater to control his hands.
Baier tries to get the hooks in deep but Slater pushed the leg off.
Slater wants to escape the position.
Baier trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Slater tries to escape the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Slater sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Baier is looking to take a break and control but Slater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slater controlling the position for now.
Slater gets back to full guard.

Slater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slater keeping full guard, as Baier tries to pass.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Baier is still trying to improve position.
Baier advances to half guard.
Baier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baier is keen to just control but Slater is a slippery customer.
Baier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slater is controlling Baier's trapped leg to prevent Baier from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baier works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Slater (12) vs (19) Baier
Slater is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baier wins on points by 19 to 12.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2017

#R1##TD#
Baier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baier is in Amano's guard.
Baier stands and throws Amano's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Baier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Baier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Amano is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier is looking to take a break and control but Amano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Amano manages to get back to half guard.
Baier trying to control from half guard but Amano is working away.
Amano wants to improve his position but Baier is controlling well.
Amano is trying to control but can't.
Amano wants to get back to full guard.
Baier is pressing down on Amano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amano is holding on for now.
Amano is staying active underneath Baier, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baier's back!
Baier wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Amano goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Baier escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Baier wants to control but Amano is keeping him busy.
Baier moves into full mount! Amano won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Baier looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Amano working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Baier wants to take his opponent's back but Amano doesn't allow it.
Amano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amano is squirming around, avoiding Baier's attempts to control the action.
Amano is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amano is looking to escape.
Amano is looking to improve his position but Baier isn't that keen on the idea.
Baier seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Amano is holding on tight.
Amano can't escape the position.
Baier looking to control but Amano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baier is looking to work his way around to Amano's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Amano tries to lock up and control but Baier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baier moves to the back position. #SUB#
Baier working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Baier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Baier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amano stops Baier from standing up.
Baier wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Amano manages to pass to side control.
Christian Baier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Amano is trying for a kimura here. Baier looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Amano wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoji Amano!

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