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Event:
SyFi 74
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Kovarov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovarov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baxter throws a series of strikes that have Kovarov backpedaling.
Baxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxter.
Dax Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kovarov.
Baxter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Kovarov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Baxter. Beautiful body shot.
Baxter scores with a one two! Kovarov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Kovarov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Baxter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovarov. Kovarov obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Kovarov gets tackled into the cage by Baxter. Baxter maintains the clinch.
Baxter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baxter being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter blocks an elbow strike.
Baxter has a couple of punches blocked by Kovarov.
Baxter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovarov backwards.
Kovarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Kovarov lands a body punch.
Kovarov has Baxter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baxter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baxter working aggressively here.
Baxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter misses with the head strike.
Baxter misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Kovarov drags the fight down to the ground.
Baxter looking to sit in guard and control but Kovarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baxter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baxter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baxter keeps trying to improve his position.
Kovarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Baxter trying to control the position here.
Kovarov content to stall in guard here.
Kovarov wants to pass the guard but Baxter is keeping the position.
Kovarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kovarov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Baxter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kovarov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kovarov working the body and head with strikes.
Kovarov working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baxter is looking for a sweep.
Baxter struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baxter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Baxter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kovarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baxter tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kovarov easily slips into full mount!
Kovarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kovarov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kovarov controlling from the full mount.
Kovarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baxter for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dax Baxter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kovarov 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.
Kovarov throws a head kick that misses.
Baxter lands with a right hand.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovarov has a takedown stuffed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baxter.#TD#
Kovarov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baxter wants to improve his position but Kovarov is controlling well.
Baxter has hold of Kovarov's hands but Kovarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Kovarov is thwarting Baxter's attempts to control the position.
Baxter is looking to improve his position.
Kovarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baxter wants to control but Kovarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovarov prevents Baxter from improving his position.
Kovarov wants to free his trapped foot but Baxter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baxter has hold of Kovarov's hands but Kovarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#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.
Baxter is looking for a sweep. Kovarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baxter is trying to maintain the position but Kovarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kovarov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Kovarov is trying to work for a kimura but Baxter is defending well.
#SU#
Kovarov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Leo Kovarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Baxter.
#T3#
Kovarov shoots in for a takedown but Baxter shows good takedown defense.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovarov tries for a takedown but Baxter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Kovarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Baxter. Beautiful body shot.
Baxter throws a shot to the body.
Baxter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baxter blocks the body kick.
Baxter misses with a hook.
Baxter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Kovarov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baxter.
Kovarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baxter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baxter scores with a hook.
Baxter looks to land a combination but Kovarov avoids it well.
Dax Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baxter stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovarov. Kovarov gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Baxter misses with an uppercut. Kovarov saw that one coming.
Baxter misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Kovarov instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter misses with a body punch.
Baxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baxter misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Kovarov pulls guard. #SUB#
Kovarov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baxter has passed into half guard!
Baxter stops Kovarov from getting back to his feet.
Baxter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kovarov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baxter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Baxter 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#
Baxter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Baxter does no damage.
Baxter thuds his right hand into Kovarov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baxter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baxter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovarov's head.
Kovarov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kovarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kovarov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovarov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baxter cracks a nice hook into Kovarov's ribs.#TD#
Kovarov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ROC#
Baxter is rocked!
Leo Kovarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovarov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baxter is still in real trouble! Can Kovarov finish him?
Kovarov happy to just control the position for now.
Baxter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Baxter trying to remain calm as Kovarov controls from the top position.
Baxter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kovarov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
Baxter is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kovarov locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Baxter is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leo Kovarov!
In defeat, Dax Baxter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 17
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Waters takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Waters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baxter defends well and Waters ends up having to push Baxter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Baxter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Waters on his heels. He'll look to pass Waters's guard now, I'm sure.
Waters is looking to stand up but Baxter isn't so interested in that idea.
Waters is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Baxter trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Baxter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Waters is not content to let Baxter control the position. #T1#
Baxter takes a little break here. Waters wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Baxter misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters prevents Baxter from improving position.
Baxter in side control, throwing shots but Waters defends.
Baxter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baxter trying to control the action but Waters is working from the bottom.
Baxter misses with the ground and pound.
Baxter throws an elbow but Waters slips to the side and avoids it well.
Baxter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Baxter trying to control the position but Waters is working away.
Baxter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Waters 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.
Waters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baxter.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Baxter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Baxter. #T4##CL#
Baxter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baxter has a couple of punches blocked by Waters.
Knees to the body from Baxter.
Waters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Our sources have told us that Baxter has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dax Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Waters.
Waters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baxter lands a body punch.
Baxter landing knees to the body.
Baxter is pressed up against the cage. Waters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baxter down to the mat. Baxter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A left and a right from Baxter both land. Nice combination.
Dax Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Waters eats them both and turns towards Baxter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Baxter pushes Waters up against the cage in a clinch.
Baxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waters's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Baxter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baxter lands with a hook. Waters tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baxter punishes Waters's body with a nice straight punch.
Baxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waters can do to turn this around?#CL#
Baxter clinches up against the cage.
Baxter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baxter lands a left hand.
Waters goes for a takedown attempt but Baxter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baxter scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Waters is defended easily by Baxter.
Dax Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Waters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baxter duly obliges. #T1#
Baxter lands a two punch combo.
Baxter digs a good body shot into Waters's ribs.
Dax Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baxter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Baxter has closed the distance and engaged Waters in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxter.
A head punch on the inside from Baxter fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waters.
Baxter lands with a right to the head.
Baxter misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Waters breaks from the clinch.
Waters goes for a double leg but Baxter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baxter continues to drive forward.#T2#
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Baxter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Baxter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Waters can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baxter trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Baxter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baxter trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Waters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baxter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Baxter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Waters's head.
Baxter slips nicely into half guard.
Baxter is thwarting Waters's attempts to control the position.
Baxter wants to take a breather but Waters is having none of it.
Waters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Waters is not content to let Baxter control the position.#T4#
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.
Waters has hold of Baxter's hands but Baxter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baxter wants to take a breather but Waters is having none of it.
Baxter is controlling the pace.
Waters wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Waters darts in looking for a takedown but Baxter gets double underhooks and turns Waters into the cage.
Baxter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baxter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baxter fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Baxter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baxter scores with a nice head shot.
Waters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baxter connects with a body shot.
Waters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baxter circles away.
Nice body punch from Baxter.
Baxter connects with a right hand. Waters shakes it off.
Baxter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waters doesn't seem bothered though.
Baxter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Waters shoots for a takedown but Baxter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Baxter misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Baxter moves into range and clinches up with Waters.
Baxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waters's elbow.
Waters goes for a takedown attempt but Baxter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dax Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Waters.
Baxter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Waters eats them both and turns towards Baxter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baxter sprawls well. Baxter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Waters gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Baxter.
Dax Baxter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baxter throws a right and a left that Waters avoids nicely.
Waters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baxter is fending him off so far but Waters persists. Nope, Baxter circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Waters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baxter tries to avoid it but Waters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baxter to the ground. Baxter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baxter is looking to counter punch.
Waters dives in for a single leg takedown but Baxter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baxter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Waters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baxter scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Baxter moves into the clinch.
Baxter lands a knee to the body.
Baxter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baxter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
Baxter scores with a shot to the side of Waters's head.
Baxter tries to work over Waters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baxter.
Baxter lands a right hand.
Baxter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A short left from Baxter.
Baxter scores with a shot to the side of Waters's head.
Nice body punch from Baxter - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Baxter.
Baxter lands a shoulder strike.
Waters is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baxter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Waters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waters shoots for a double leg takedown but Baxter sprawls well. He's pushed Waters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt
and Baxter counters with a left and a right that stings Waters. #CL#
Baxter clinches up with Waters and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Baxter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Waters's face.
Baxter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baxter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Baxter.
Baxter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chief Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waters wants a takedown.
Baxter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baxter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baxter lands a nice elbow.
Baxter landing knees to the body.
Waters takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Baxter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baxter 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Baxter!
Dax Baxter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SyFi 54
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Dema lands a really nice looking cross but Baxter seems unphased.
Dema lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dema tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baxter was well out of range. Poor timing from Dema.
An inside leg kick lands from Dema.
Dema cracks Baxter with a good jab.
We've been informed that Baxter has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Baxter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dema.
Dema is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baxter.
Baxter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dema manages to avoid it.
Baxter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baxter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dema. That's going to slow Baxter down.
Dema throws a leg kick that misses.
Baxter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dema connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baxter scrambles back to his feet.
Gary Dema seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dema doesn't manage to clinch there - Baxter circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dema misses with a low kick.
Baxter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A jab from Dema does it's job there.
Dema wants to clinch but Baxter slips to the side
and Baxter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dema pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baxter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baxter checks a leg kick.
Baxter is looking for the big counter here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dema.
Dema throws a leg kick
and Dema takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baxter connects with the punch.
Baxter lands a nice shot that snaps Dema's head back.
Dema throws the left hand but Baxter avoids the punch easily.
Baxter throws out a counter right but Dema avoids it with no problem.
Dema throws a front kick that sends Baxter stumbling back into the cage.
Dema with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dema throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dema slips under a jab from Baxter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Dema scores with a punch to the head.
Dema looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A combination from Baxter does no damage.
Dema misses with a body shot.
Dema swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dema connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baxter. Baxter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baxter misses with the combination.
Dema throws a leg kick
and Baxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dema throws a lazy uppercut
and Baxter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baxter slips a jab from Dema.
Baxter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baxter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dema.
A jab from Dema misses.
Baxter is looking for the big counter here.
Baxter swats away the attempt to clinch by Dema.#T3#
Dema ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baxter moves away.
Baxter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dema. Baxter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dema is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baxter.
Dema throws a hook but Baxter blocks it.
Baxter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baxter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baxter there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Baxter is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dema! Baxter is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Dema!
Gary Dema seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dax Baxter was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Event:
SyFi 45
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Joieson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baxter slaps away a takedown attempt from Joieson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Joieson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baxter is looking to control Joieson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baxter avoid being mounted?
Baxter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joieson.
Baxter tries to get to full guard but Joieson has control of the leg.
Baxter keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joieson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baxter regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Joieson is stalling in the full guard.
Baxter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joieson's guard. #REVB#
Baxter trying to control but Joieson is working from the bottom.
My spies in Sydney Combat Method inform me that Baxter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Joieson working a defensive guard here.
Joieson pulls Baxter in close to prevent any damage.
Baxter tries to free his leg and advance position but Joieson is retaining full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joieson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joieson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baxter trying to control but Joieson is working from the bottom.
Joieson looking to control.
Baxter sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baxter misses with a body shot.
Baxter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baxter just misses with a punch to the body.
Joieson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Joieson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joieson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baxter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joieson somewhat.#T3#
Joieson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Joieson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baxter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Joieson trying to control the action but Baxter is working from the bottom.
Joieson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Baxter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Baxter regains half guard.
Baxter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joieson.
Baxter is holding on to half guard well.
Joieson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joieson is looking to stall here but Baxter recovers full guard.
Baxter looking to control.
#T4#
Joieson cracks Baxter with a solid left hand.
Joieson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baxter keeping moving, preventing Joieson from controlling successfully.
Joieson looking to sit in guard and control but Baxter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Baxter trying to control but Joieson is working from the bottom.
Baxter controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter postures 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 Connor Joieson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Baxter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joieson.
Baxter lands a nice looking body shot.
Baxter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joieson manages to avoid it.
Joieson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joieson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baxter pinned against the cage. Baxter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baxter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Joieson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joieson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joieson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor Joieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Baxter. Those never looked like landing.
Joieson shoots in for a takedown but Baxter shows good takedown defense.
Joieson shoots in looking for a takedown but Baxter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joieson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Baxter does it's job there.#T1#
Baxter lands an overhand right.
Joieson fails to land the takedown.
Baxter throws a head kick but Joieson moves out of range.
Joieson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baxter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joieson doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Baxter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joieson is controlling Baxter's trapped leg to prevent Baxter from advancing to side control.
Baxter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joieson keeps working.
Baxter works his way into full mount!
Joieson tries to hold on but Baxter postures up.#T2#
Baxter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joieson tries to hold on but Baxter postures up.
Joieson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baxter tries to control but Joieson wriggling away.
Joieson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Joieson tries to lock up and control but Baxter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baxter controlling from the full mount.
Joieson tries to lock up and control but Baxter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baxter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joieson is looking to escape.
Baxter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joieson working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
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.
Baxter avoids the attempt from Joieson to control.
Baxter with the ground and pound from mount.
Joieson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baxter controlling the position easily from mount.
Baxter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Baxter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Joieson looking to score a takedown here. Baxter is defending well but Joieson drives through and ends up in Baxter's guard.
Joieson throws a strike but Baxter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Joieson trying to strike off his back.
Baxter trying to control but Joieson is working from the bottom.
Dax Baxter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joieson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baxter's guard. #REVR#
Joieson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baxter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joieson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joieson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baxter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baxter wants to sweep but no luck.
Joieson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joieson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baxter is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Baxter has his hands on Joieson's head, controlling the position.
Joieson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joieson stands up over Baxter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joieson connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joieson trying to control the position from guard on top but Baxter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joieson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joieson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Baxter is rocked!
Baxter has momentary wrist control but Joieson slips an elbow through the middle.
Baxter is still in real trouble! Can Joieson finish him?
Joieson loads up on a big left hand. Baxter felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Joieson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Baxter can't hide his disappointment, as Joieson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Joieson!
After the big win, Connor Joieson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Forge Clothing Co. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Dax Baxter was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Event:
SyFi 36
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Baxter lands with a hook. Holey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baxter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holey is out of range and Baxter settles back down.
Baxter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Baxter does it's job there.
Baxter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holey.
Baxter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baxter misses with a double jab.
Holey goes for a double leg but Baxter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baxter continues to drive forward.
Baxter jabs at Holey's body.
Baxter throws a right and a left that Holey avoids nicely.
Holey has his takedown stuffed
and Baxter counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Holey looking to score a takedown here. Baxter is defending well but Holey drives through and ends up in Baxter's guard.
Baxter controlling Holey's posture. #T1#
Holey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baxter told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Baxter keeping moving, preventing Holey from controlling successfully.
Baxter seems keen to control Holey's posture.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baxter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holey is pushing down on Baxter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baxter is fighting to maintain full guard but Holey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baxter wants to improve his position but Holey is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holey passes to full mount!
Baxter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Holey is working for a kimura but Baxter is defending it quite comfortably.
Baxter wants to improve his position but Holey is controlling well.
Baxter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holey.
Baxter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baxter keeping hold of Holey's head, controlling as best he can. #SU#
Holey decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter cracks Holey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baxter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holey's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Baxter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Baxter throws a right hand that Holey ducks under and follows up with a left that Holey also avoids with ease.
Baxter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baxter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Holey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheers as Baxter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holey doesn't seem phased though.
A left and a right from Baxter both land. Nice combination.
Baxter misses with a wild body shot.
Baxter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baxter misses with a double jab.
It looked like Holey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baxter.
Holey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baxter.
Baxter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holey backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baxter lands with a cross. #T1#
Holey dives in and grabs Baxter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baxter pushes down on Holey's head and hops out.
Baxter throws out a counter right but Holey avoids it with no problem.
Baxter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dax Baxter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baxter connects with a body shot.
Holey ducks right into an uppercut from Baxter.
Baxter jabs at Holey's body.
Baxter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holey. Holey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holey fails with the takedown.
Baxter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holey momentarily.
Dax Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holey is looking to clinch but Baxter is avoiding it.
Baxter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holey walks into a stiff left hand from Baxter.#T2##CL#
Holey has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holey prevents a body shot from Baxter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxter.
Baxter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Holey breaks the clinch.
Holey has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Baxter.
Baxter lands with a nice body punch.
Baxter lands with a shot to the body.
Holey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baxter throws out a counter right but Holey avoids it with no problem.
Holey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Holey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baxter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Holey throws an elbow that misses. Baxter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holey's guard. Nice move by Baxter!#REVB#
Holey keeping moving, preventing Baxter from controlling successfully.
Baxter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baxter trying to control but Holey is working from the bottom.
Holey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baxter.
Baxter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holey keeping moving, preventing Baxter from controlling successfully.
Baxter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baxter 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.
Baxter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Baxter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holey.
Holey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baxter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baxter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Holey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baxter connects with a right hand. Holey shakes it off.
Baxter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holey walks into a stiff left hand from Baxter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter lands a right hook to the body.
Baxter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holey shoots in but Baxter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baxter connects with a body shot.#T1#
Holey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baxter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baxter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baxter connects with a nice looking jab.
Baxter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nick Holey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baxter.
Baxter scores with a body shot.
Holey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baxter counters with a three punch combo that has Holey backing up. Holey nods at Baxter to acknowledge the strikes.
Baxter lands with a straight right. Holey didn't see that one coming.
Holey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Baxter catches Holey right on the button with a cross.
Baxter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baxter duly obliges. #T2#
Baxter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holey is looking to clinch but Baxter is avoiding it.
Baxter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baxter defends well and Holey ends up having to push Baxter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holey tries for a takedown but Baxter circles away easily
and Baxter counters with a nice uppercut.
Baxter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Holey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baxter tries a low kick but Holey avoids it.
Baxter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holey momentarily.
Holey moves to clinch but Baxter breaks away
and Baxter counters with a straight right hand.
Baxter is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Holey misses with a takedown
enabling Baxter to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Baxter lands.
Baxter lands a jab to the head.
Baxter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holey back to the cage. Baxter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baxter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baxter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baxter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baxter scores with a body shot.
Dax Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holey misses with a takedown attempt
and Baxter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter looks to land a combination. Holey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Holey slips a jab and a cross from Baxter.
Holey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Baxter.
Baxter lands with a hook. Holey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baxter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baxter punishes Holey's body with a nice straight punch.
Baxter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holey. Holey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baxter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Baxter counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baxter is looking to take a break and control but Holey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nick Holey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baxter scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Baxter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baxter 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 Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Baxter!
A very excited looking Dax Baxter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SyFi 27
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Baxter scores with a nice strike.
Sloppy strikes from Baxter. Those never looked like landing.
Baxter looks to land a combination but Plesoun avoids it well.
Baxter scores with the left hand. Plesoun knows he should have avoided that one.
Baxter 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.
Baxter lands with an overhand left.
Baxter scores with a body shot.
Baxter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Plesoun on the side of the head.
Baxter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baxter tries to land a leg kick but Plesoun saw it coming and moves away.
Plesoun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab by Baxter.
Baxter stalks Plesoun and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Plesoun's face. Plesoun staggers backwards, shaken.
Dax Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Plesoun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baxter lands with a right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baxter.
Plesoun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baxter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Plesoun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baxter.
Plesoun goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Plesoun misses with a looping right.
Baxter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Plesoun looks winded!
Baxter stuns Plesoun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Baxter with a nice cross.#TD#
Baxter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Plesoun quickly recovers to half guard.
Baxter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Plesoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baxter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baxter throwing shots but Plesoun is blocking nicely.
Baxter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baxter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Plesoun has hold of Baxter's hands but Baxter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baxter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Plesoun's head.
Baxter controlling the pace. #T2#
Baxter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baxter is controlling the pace.
Baxter drops an elbow to the side of Plesoun's head.
Plesoun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baxter is nestled in close to Plesoun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baxter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baxter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Baxter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baxter working the head and body with strikes.
Baxter working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Baxter seems content to control.
Baxter lands with a punch from half guard.
Baxter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baxter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Plesoun on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baxter controlling the pace.
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. Baxter connects with a nice short shot to Plesoun's temple.
Baxter trying to control the pace. #T4#
Baxter lands with a punch from half guard.
Baxter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baxter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Baxter lands a heavy elbow.
Baxter lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baxter content just to control the position here.
Baxter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Baxter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Baxter scores with a sloppy right hand. Plesoun should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Baxter.
Baxter throws a leg kick but Plesoun sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baxter blocks the body kick.
Baxter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Plesoun scores with a kick to the body.
Plesoun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Baxter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Plesoun to the ground. Baxter is now in Plesoun's guard.
Baxter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Plesoun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baxter controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baxter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Plesoun is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter working some strikes from top position.
Baxter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Baxter throws a big right hand that misses.
Baxter distracts Plesoun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baxter pushes down on Plesoun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Plesoun taking some punishment here, with Baxter in his half guard.
Baxter throwing shots but Plesoun is blocking nicely.
Baxter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baxter trying to control the pace.
Baxter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plesoun can do to turn this around?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baxter in particular looking to stall.
Baxter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Baxter lands with a punch from half guard.
Baxter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baxter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Plesoun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baxter working over Plesoun with some ground and pound. Plesoun looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baxter working Plesoun over with strikes.
Baxter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Baxter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Plesoun defending well though.
Baxter is taking a breather. Plesoun says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baxter is nestled in close to Plesoun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Baxter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Plesoun with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Baxter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Plesoun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Plesoun has hold of Baxter's hands but Baxter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Baxter 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.
Plesoun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baxter is taking a breather. Plesoun says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baxter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Plesoun's head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baxter lands strikes from half guard.
Plesoun has hold of Baxter's hands but Baxter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Baxter 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.
Baxter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Baxter dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Plesoun closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Baxter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baxter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Baxter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baxter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Plesoun has momentary wrist control but Baxter slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plesoun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baxter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baxter stays in close to Plesoun's body and controls the position.
Baxter landing some decent shots from guard.
Plesoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Baxter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baxter landing with the ground and pound.
Baxter is in close to Plesoun's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baxter trying to control the position from guard on top but Plesoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baxter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baxter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baxter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Baxter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baxter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baxter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baxter throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
A left and a right from Baxter both land. Nice combination.
Baxter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot by Baxter.
Plesoun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baxter lands with a nice body punch.
Baxter tests Plesoun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baxter lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Baxter.
Baxter throws a combination. Plesoun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter lands with a right hand.
Baxter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baxter.
Baxter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baxter jabs at Plesoun's body.
Baxter lands with a right hand.
Baxter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Plesoun eats them both and turns towards Baxter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baxter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Plesoun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Baxter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baxter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baxter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baxter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Baxter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Baxter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baxter 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Baxter!
Dax Baxter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SyFi 13
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Baxter has a takedown stuffed.
Hendal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hendal throws a head kick that half lands.
Baxter scores with a three punch combo!
Baxter lands with a cross.
Zac Hendal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendal misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Hendal rushes Baxter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baxter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hendal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baxter is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Baxter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baxter has Hendal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hendal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hendal.#BC2#
Hendal breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Baxter fails with a takedown attempt.
Baxter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Hendal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hendal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baxter lands with a nice combination. Hendal backs away looking to recover.
Baxter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hendal.
Hendal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baxter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hendal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baxter misses the shot to the body.
Baxter throws a head kick but Hendal moves out of range.
Baxter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Baxter scores with a one two! Hendal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baxter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hendal blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Baxter does no damage. #T2#
Hendal connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Baxter tumbling to the canvas! Hendal pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Baxter was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zac Hendal!
Zac Hendal 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.
In defeat, Dax Baxter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Baxter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Baxter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baxter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baxter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baxter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baxter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baxter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howell's waist but Howell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baxter off to one side.
Howell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Howell throws a head kick that misses
and Baxter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baxter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Howell fails with a takedown attempt.
Howell fails to land the takedown.
Baxter throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##TD2#
Baxter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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. Baxter connects with a nice short shot to Howell's temple.
Howell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baxter on the ground.
Baxter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baxter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Baxter seems content to control.#ES#
Howell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Baxter looks to land a combination. Howell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Howell is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Baxter has Howell up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Howell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Baxter breaks the clinch.
Howell seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Baxter closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC2#
Baxter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baxter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Howell has time to react.
Baxter throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Howell crashing down! Howell tries to stagger back to his feet but Baxter just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Howell asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Baxter!
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