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Event:
EFA 8 Stewart vs Brockheart
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Nibak moves in looking to clinch but Dennis pushes him off.#CL#
Dennis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dennis looking to throw knees to the head but Nibak is blocking nicely.
Nibak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dennis looking for a takedown.
Nibak stops a takedown attempt from Dennis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holt Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nibak stops a takedown attempt from Dennis.
#TD#
Dennis successfully pulls guard.
Nibak slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis won't allow Nibak to pass to mount.
Dennis is trying to get back to full guard.
Nibak is thwarting Dennis's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Nibak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dennis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dennis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Dennis 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.
Nibak is trying to control the action in half guard but Dennis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dennis is pressing down on Nibak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dennis looking for a guillotine here but Nibak defends easily.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nibak throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis wants to sweep but no luck.
Dennis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nibak manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Nibak is working an open guard so Dennis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nibak as he avoids it easily.
Nibak wants to counter with a clinch but Dennis pushes him away.
Dennis dives in for a single leg takedown but Nibak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Dennis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3##SUB#
Dennis 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.
Dennis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dennis stops Nibak from standing up.
Dennis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dennis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis postures up and lands a big shot to Nibak's brow.
Dennis works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Nibak actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dennis seems to be working for a kimura but Nibak defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holt Dennis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Dennis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nibak can do to turn this around?#CL#
Dennis instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nibak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nibak misses with an elbow over the top.
Nibak goes for a takedown attempt but Dennis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Dennis rushes Nibak and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dennis wants the takedown. Nibak is fighting it off but Dennis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nibak's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Nibak looking for a guillotine here but Dennis defends easily.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Nibak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dennis throws a big elbow that misses.
Nibak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dennis controls the pace.
Nibak keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dennis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dennis showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennis.
Dennis staying calm.#SU#
Dennis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dennis scores with a jab.#T3##CL#
Dennis clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Dennis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Dennis stands and steps away. Nibak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Nibak as Dennis shoots in.#CL#
Dennis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nibak is trying to break free.#TD#
Dennis pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nibak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dennis is proving hard to escape from.
Nibak won't allow Dennis to sweep him here. #T4#
Dennis is pulling down on Nibak's head to control his posture.
Dennis wants to stand but Nibak is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dennis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nibak keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully. #SU#
Dennis gets to his feet. Nibak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Dennis darts in and clinches Nibak up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holt Dennis dominated that second round.
That's time! Dennis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dennis tries for a takedown but Nibak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dennis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nibak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dennis is fending him off so far but Nibak persists. Nope, Dennis circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dennis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nibak's waist but Nibak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennis off to one side.
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nibak avoids it really well and circles away.
Nibak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holt Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nibak doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Dennis moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dennis pulls guard.
Dennis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dennis tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Nibak stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Dennis moves into the clinch successfully.
Nibak is pressed up against the cage. Dennis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nibak down to the mat. Nibak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##TD#
Dennis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Nibak keeps moving.
Dennis with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Dennis gets to his feet - Nibak follows without any prompting.
Dennis keeps the fight on the outside.
Nibak throws a sloppy head kick and Dennis moves out of range easily.
Nibak tries to clinch up.
Dennis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nibak.#CL#
Nibak tries to keep at a distance but Dennis has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nibak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nibak wants to take the fight to the mat but Dennis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dennis has Nibak pressed against the cage, preventing Nibak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nibak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dennis walks away with a smile on his face. Nibak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Dennis clinches up with Nibak and pushes him back against the cage.
Nibak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dennis smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Dennis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Dennis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nibak uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nibak trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dennis trying to strike off his back.
Dennis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Nibak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holt Dennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Dennis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nibak is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nibak misses with some punches.
#T4##BC#
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dennis leaves Nibak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dennis is looking to slow Nibak down with leg kicks.
Nibak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennis.
Nibak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dennis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Dennis gets a takedown into half guard.
Nibak is not content to let Dennis control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holt Dennis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dennis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holt Dennis!
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Event:
EFA 3 Pavlov vs Terror
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Lykke as Nibak shoots in.
Lykke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Nibak closes the distance and clinches.
Nibak holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Nibak jumps into guard, dragging Lykke to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lykke postures up.
Lykke stays in close to Nibak's body and controls the position.
Lykke wants to control from the top but Nibak keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykke controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nibak keeping moving, preventing Lykke from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lykke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nibak controlling Lykke's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lykke stays in close to Nibak's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nibak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lykke pinned against the cage. Lykke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nibak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lykke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Nibak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nibak stalks Lykke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lykke's face. Lykke staggers backwards, shaken.
Nibak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lykke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nibak somewhat.
Lykke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nibak throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Lykke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nibak is trying to keep Lykke in close.
Lykke trying to control but Nibak is working from the bottom.
Lykke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nibak haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Nibak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lykke is one step ahead there.
Lykke prevents Nibak from getting back to his feet.
Nibak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lykke controls the pace.#SUB#
Nibak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lykke is aware though and is defending well.
Nibak doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lykke tries to free his leg and advance position but Nibak is retaining full guard.
Nibak pulls Lykke in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Nibak moves into the clinch successfully.
Lykke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nibak pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Nibak pulls guard. #T4#
Lykke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lykke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Lykke might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nibak looking for a sweep. Not yet Nibak, not yet.
Lykke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nibak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nibak looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manny Nibak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nibak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lykke is fending him off so far but Nibak persists. Nope, Lykke circles away and we're back to standing.
Nibak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lykke as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Nibak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nibak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lykke pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Nibak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nibak looks for a takedown but Lykke sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibak closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Lykke counters with a single leg into guard. Nibak didn't expect that. #T1#
Lykke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lykke wants to control from the top but Nibak keeps moving.
Lykke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nibak is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lykke wants to control from the top but Nibak keeps moving.
Nibak trying to control the position.
Lykke's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nibak doesn't manage to clinch there - Lykke circles away.
Lykke with the counter takedown but Nibak avoids it easily.
Nibak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lykke as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Nibak moves into range and clinches up with Lykke.
Lykke gets underhooks to prevent Nibak's takedown attempt.
Lykke goes for a takedown attempt but Nibak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nibak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lykke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nibak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lykke's waist but Lykke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nibak off to one side.
Lykke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3##CL#
Nibak rushes Lykke and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nibak breaks the clinch.
Nibak dives in for a single leg takedown but Lykke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lykke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nibak misses with a takedown attempt - Lykke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lykke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nibak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nibak wants to clinch up but Lykke keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Nibak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nibak looks for a takedown but Lykke sprawls well.
Lykke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nibak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lykke avoids it really well and circles away.
Lykke with the counter takedown but Nibak avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nibak throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lykke counters with a single leg into guard. Nibak didn't expect that.
Lykke trying to control the position from guard on top but Nibak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vikrama Lykke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nibak clinches up with Lykke and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Nibak breaks the clinch.
Lykke stuffs the takedown attempt from Nibak. Nibak gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Lykke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nibak throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibak wants to clinch up but Lykke keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Nibak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lykke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Nibak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nibak is pressed up against the cage. Lykke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nibak down to the mat. Nibak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nibak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Nibak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nibak shoots in for a takedown but Lykke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lykke with the counter takedown but Nibak avoids it easily.#T2#
Lykke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lykke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nibak closes the distance but Lykke moves to the side #TD2#
and Lykke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lykke.
Lykke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Lykke.
Nibak is trying to keep Lykke in close.
Nibak looking for a sweep. Not yet Nibak, not yet.
Lykke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Nibak trying to control the position.
Nibak keeping moving, preventing Lykke from controlling successfully.
Nibak looking for a sweep. Not yet Nibak, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lykke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nibak is keeping the position for now.
Lykke keeps trying to improve his position.
Lykke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nibak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lykke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been informed that Lykke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Manny Nibak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nibak looks for a takedown but Lykke sprawls well.
Lykke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nibak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lykke circles away quickly and effectively.
Lykke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Nibak closes the distance and pushes Lykke back into the cage.#BC#
Nibak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nibak tries to close the distance and clinch but Lykke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lykke slaps away a takedown attempt from Nibak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nibak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lykke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lykke throws a counter combo.
Nibak doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Lykke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vikrama Lykke.
I think Lykke 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vikrama Lykke!
Vikrama Lykke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Anthony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anthony is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anthony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Nibak gets a takedown into half guard.
Anthony wants to control but Nibak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nibak trying to mount his opponent but Anthony defends it. #SUB#
Nibak moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anthony.
Anthony sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibak wants to pass to mount but Anthony is defending the position.
Nibak looks winded!
Anthony gets full guard.#SU2#
Nibak gets to his feet. Anthony looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1##CL#
Anthony moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Anthony.
Nibak prevents the takedown attempt.
Nibak is trying to break the clinch but Anthony has him pressed against the cage.
Anthony keeps control of Nibak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anthony tries to pull guard but Nibak holds him up against the cage and eventually Anthony drops back down to his feet.
Anthony is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nibak to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nibak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anthony tries to pull guard but Nibak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Nibak decides to pull guard.
Anthony wants to control from the top but Nibak keeps moving. #T2#
Anthony lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nibak is trying to keep Anthony in close.
Nibak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anthony's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Anthony looking for a guillotine here but Nibak defends easily.
Anthony lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Anthony won't allow Nibak to sweep him here.
Anthony wants to pass the guard but Nibak is keeping the position.
Anthony is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anthony wants to control from the top but Nibak keeps moving.
Anthony stopping the sweep attempt from Nibak.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anthony trying to control the position from guard on top but Nibak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anthony will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nibak controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nibak throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
Anthony appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Nibak dominated that round.
That's time! Anthony's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Anthony moves into the clinch successfully.
Anthony drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nibak pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Anthony manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nibak on his heels. He'll look to pass Nibak's guard now, I'm sure.
Anthony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anthony stays in close to Nibak's body and controls the position.
Nibak wants to get back to his feet but Anthony is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony stays in close to Nibak's body and controls the position.
Nibak is breathing heavily.#T1#
Anthony wants to stand but Nibak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Anthony wants to control from the top but Nibak keeps moving.
Anthony throws a strike but Nibak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Anthony working for a triangle but Nibak defends it easily.
Anthony looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nibak is one step ahead there.
Manny Nibak has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anthony throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Anthony looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Anthony is looking for a triangle but Nibak pushes his legs off easily.
Anthony wants to improve his position but instead Nibak has moved into half guard.
Anthony trying to control but Nibak postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Anthony looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nibak trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Anthony actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Nibak feints and as Anthony raises his hands in defense, Nibak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Anthony is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nibak is aware though and is defending well.
Nibak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Anthony looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nibak passes into half guard.
#T4#
Nibak is controlling the pace.
Anthony wants to improve his position but Nibak is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nibak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anthony knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anthony trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Nibak 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##TD2#
Nibak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anthony sprawls well initially but Nibak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anthony is looking to improve his position.
Nibak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Anthony looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nibak prevents Anthony from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anthony looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anthony tries to get to full guard but Nibak has control of the leg. #T1#
Nibak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anthony slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anthony is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Anthony avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nibak throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anthony accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nibak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anthony is one step ahead there.
Anthony wants to control from the top but Nibak keeps moving.
Anthony keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nibak's head.
Nibak wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Anthony trying to control but Nibak is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
Anthony gets tackled into the cage by Nibak. Nibak maintains the clinch. #BC#
Anthony breaks from the clinch.
Nibak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nibak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nibak just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anthony wants to clinch.#T4#
Anthony shoots in for a takedown but Nibak shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Nibak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Nibak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anthony tries to buck Nibak off but Nibak is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anthony struggling a bit here.
Dante Anthony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Nibak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anthony misses with a strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Nibak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nibak 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Nibak!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Nibak darts in looking for a takedown but Terry gets double underhooks and turns Nibak into the cage.
Terry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Nibak drives through and clinches with Terry against the cage.
Nibak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nibak avoids a wild elbow strike from Terry.#BC#
Terry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Terry stuffs the takedown attempt from Nibak. Nibak gets slowly back to his feet.
Terry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nibak sprawls and moves away.
Ronald Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Nibak.
Nibak lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nibak gets caught napping as Terry dives in and scores a takedown. Nibak manages to retain guard.
Nibak tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Nibak has Terry pulled in close to control his posture.
Terry wants to stand and escape but instead Nibak has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Terry is looking to stand up but Nibak isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Terry uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Nibak looks for a takedown but Terry sprawls well.
Nibak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Nibak darts in and clinches Terry up against the cage.
Nibak jumps guard but Terry stands there with Nibak around his waist. Nibak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Terry is trying to break the clinch but Nibak is controlling him.#BC#
Terry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nibak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Terry, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Nibak wants to take the fight to the mat but Terry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nibak - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nibak wants a takedown.
#BC#
Terry breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Nibak shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Terry napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Terry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Terry tries to buck Nibak off but Nibak is having none of it.
Terry pushes Nibak away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nibak gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Terry is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nibak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Terry wants to get back to his feet.
Terry won't allow Nibak to pass to mount. #ES#
Terry makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nibak shoots in but Terry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nibak looks winded!#CL#
Terry darts in and clinches Nibak up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nibak wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Terry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Terry dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nibak throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Nibak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Terry, pushing him back against the cage.
Terry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Terry wants to get back to striking at distance but Nibak won't allow it.
Terry is trying to break the clinch but Nibak is controlling him.
Nibak looking for a takedown.
Nibak is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terry working hard to break the clinch.
Nibak is trying to pull guard but Terry has him pressed against the cage.
Terry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ronald Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Nibak.#T1##BC#
Terry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nibak misses with a head kick.
Nibak throws a leg kick #CL#
and Terry counters by moving into the clinch.
Terry tries to break free but Nibak pushes him back against the cage.
Nibak is trying to drag Terry to the mat but Terry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Terry holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nibak tries to break the clinch but Terry is controlling the position. #T2#
Nibak tries to score a body lock takedown but Terry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Terry prevents Nibak from breaking the clinch.
Terry is trying to push Nibak away but Nibak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Nibak breaks from the clinch.
Ronald Terry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nibak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Terry swivels and escapes.
Terry tries to counter with a takedown but Nibak is quick to defend against it.
Terry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nibak paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Nibak closes the distance and clinches.
Terry has had enough of the clinch but Nibak keeps him there for the moment.
Nibak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Nibak tries to pull guard but Terry won't allow it.
#BC#
Terry breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Terry as Nibak shoots in.
Nibak is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nibak.
As Nibak looks to move away, Terry throws a big counter combo but Nibak just gets out of the way.
Terry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Terry clinches up against the cage.
Terry fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Terry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nibak keeps control of Terry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Terry has Nibak pressed against the cage, preventing Nibak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nibak is trying to pull guard but Terry has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nibak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Terry backwards.
Nibak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Terry walks away with a smile on his face. Nibak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Terry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nibak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Terry defends it well.
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 Ronald Terry 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nibak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manny Nibak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Terry wants to get back to striking at distance but Nibak won't allow it.
Nibak stalling the fight.
Nibak is trying to force a seperation but Terry has the dominant position.
Terry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nibak has had enough of the clinch but Terry keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Terry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibak tries to pull guard but Terry won't allow it.
Terry tries to pull guard but Nibak holds him up against the cage and eventually Terry drops back down to his feet.
Terry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##BC#
Terry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nibak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Nibak closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Terry breaks the clinch.
Nibak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Terry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Terry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Terry has had enough of the clinch but Nibak keeps him there for the moment.
Nibak is trying to pull guard but Terry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ronald Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Nibak.
Nibak stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Terry wants to break free but Nibak has control.
#BC#
Terry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manny Nibak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nibak fails with the takedown.
Terry is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nibak.#CL2#
Nibak drives through and clinches with Terry against the cage.
Terry is trying to break free.
Terry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nibak walks away with a smile on his face. Terry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nibak lands a right hook to the body.
Nibak misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Terry counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nibak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Nibak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Terry is trying to force a seperation but Nibak has the dominant position.
Terry avoiding damage.
#TD#
Terry gets control of Nibak's arms and successfully pulls guard. Terry will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Terry wants to get back to his feet but Nibak passes into half guard.
Nibak wants to take a breather but Terry is having none of it. #T4##ES#
Terry manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nibak shoots and misses #CL#
and Terry counters by clinching up. #BC#
Terry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Terry tries to clinch up but Nibak circles away and keeps his distance.
Nibak thuds his right hand into Terry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nibak shoots in looking for a takedown. Terry tries to sprawl out of it but Nibak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Terry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manny Nibak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronald Terry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nibak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Terry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Terry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Terry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nibak feints and as Baker raises his hands in defense, Nibak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baker striking off his back but it's not causing Nibak any problems. #SUB#
Baker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nibak uses it to pass to side control.
#SU2#
Nibak decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Nibak clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Nibak jumps into guard, dragging Baker to the mat.
#ES2#
Nibak has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Baker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Nibak looking to score a takedown here. Baker is defending well but Nibak drives through and ends up in Baker's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Baker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nibak defends well.
Nibak looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Nibak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Baker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Baker trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Baker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nibak trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Nibak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nibak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nibak preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Baker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nibak stacks Baker 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 Nibak!
Nibak just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Nibak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baker trying to remain calm as Nibak controls from the top position.
Nibak creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Baker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Baker is trying to control Nibak's posture but Nibak avoids it. #SUB2#
Nibak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Baker wants to control but Nibak postures up.
Nibak is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Baker is not content to let Nibak control the position. #SUB2#
Nibak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baker is not content to let Nibak control the position. #T4#
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.
A lull in the action here as Nibak stalls from top position.
Baker can't do much from the bottom here.
Baker tries to buck Nibak off but Nibak is having none of it.
Baker tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Baker misses with a strike from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Baker sneaks back into half guard.
Nibak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baker's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Baker actively working from the bottom here.
Baker trying to control but Nibak postures up.
Nibak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Nibak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baker can't get the takedown.
Baker is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Nibak tightens his grip and picks Baker up, before dumping him to the ground. Baker manages to land in guard.
Baker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nibak is now in half guard.
Nibak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nibak blocks the strikes from Baker.
Nibak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nibak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU2#
Nibak stands up out of the half guard. #T1##CL2#
Nibak rushes Baker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nibak wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Baker has Nibak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nibak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nibak is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks. #TD2#
Nibak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Baker can't fight it off and eventually Nibak manages to take the fight to the floor. Baker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Baker is working an open guard so Nibak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Nibak clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Nibak stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Baker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Nibak drags the fight down to the ground.
Baker chips away with some ground and pound.
Nibak looking to control.
Baker throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baker wants to control from the top but Nibak keeps moving.
Manny Nibak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baker is fighting to break Nibak's control of his arms but Nibak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB#
Baker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nibak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nibak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nibak! #REVB#
Nibak remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nibak trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nibak tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
Baker tries to improve position but can't.
Nibak working away.#T4#
Nibak throws an elbow but Baker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nibak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working. #SUB2#
Nibak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Nibak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nibak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nibak wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Nibak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Nibak decides to stand back up. Nibak steps back and let's Baker get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Nibak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nibak controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Nibak 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##TD#
Nibak tries to sprawl but Baker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nibak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baker chips away with some ground and pound.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Nibak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nibak looking for a sweep. Not yet Nibak, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Baker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nibak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baker has managed to get both his arms back between Nibak's legs - danger averted.
Nibak looking to control.
#T1#
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nibak throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
Nibak misses with a few strikes there.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Nibak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Nibak shoots in and gets a takedown into Baker's guard.
Nibak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Nibak is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Baker has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nibak is looking to defend but Baker has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nibak! Baker pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nibak taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joaquin Baker!
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