Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Eight Limbs IV - GP Finale
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bull dips to his left and cracks Baxter with an uppercut!
Baxter throws a body shot but no joy.
Baxter throws a series of punches but Bull moves out of range.
Jari Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Bull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bull.
Baxter ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Baxter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Baxter.
Baxter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bull scores with a jab to the body.
Bull scores with a head kick. Baxter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baxter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Bull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baxter's head backwards.
Bull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baxter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bull showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baxter.
Baxter needs to keep his hands up - Bull had a free shot at his head there.
Baxter swings for the body but Bull moves out of range. #T1#
Bull lands with an uppercut that bounces Baxter off the ropes and back into range.
Baxter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bull connects with a right hand. Baxter shakes it off.
Bull connects with a looping right hand.
Baxter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bull.
Bull throws a right hand that misses
and Baxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baxter.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Baxter.
Bull throws a lazy uppercut
and Baxter counters with a one-two to the body.
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 tries to move into range but Bull moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bull lands with a straight right. Baxter didn't see that one coming.
Baxter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baxter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bull misses with a looping left.
Bull is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good leg kick by Bull. #T2#
Baxter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baxter blocks a jab.
Baxter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Baxter misses with a body shot.
Bull swings for the body but Baxter moves out of range.
Bull takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bull darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bull avoids the body shot from Baxter.
Bull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baxter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baxter misses with an uppercut. Bull saw that one coming.
Baxter moves forwards but Bull connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baxter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baxter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bull rather than just go for the knockout.
Baxter throws a jab but it's blocked by Bull.
Bull slips under a jab.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Baxter.
Bull scores with the left hand. Baxter knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Baxter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bull circles away quickly and effectively.
Bull throws a body punch but Baxter moves out of range.
Baxter looks to land a left hand but Bull moved out of range nicely.
Bull is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bull scores with a nice head shot.
Bull with a jab.
Nice cross by Bull.
Baxter takes a swing at Bull's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Bull has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Baxter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bull digs a good hook to Baxter's body.
Bull connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baxter. Baxter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bull swings for the body but Baxter moves out of range.
Baxter throws a right hand that misses
and Bull counters with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Bull misses.
Baxter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baxter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bull was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxter.
It looked like Bull was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baxter.
Bull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baxter.
Bull is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Bull scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baxter doesn't seem bothered though.
Bull throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baxter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bull misses with a hook
and Baxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Baxter is just out of range.
Baxter loads up on a big right hand but Bull slips the punch.
Bull works over Baxter's head and body with a nice combination.
Bull fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baxter in his tracks.
Bull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baxter on the side of the head.
Bull moves out of range as Baxter strikes.
Baxter throws a poor cross that misses
and Bull counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baxter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Baxter does no damage.
Bull stuns Baxter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baxter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Baxter misses with a double jab
and Bull counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Bull.
Bull staying out of range there.
Bull lands with an uppercut that bounces Baxter off the ropes and back into range.
Bull works Baxter's body with a nice hook.
Bull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baxter moves out of range as Bull strikes.
Bull dips to his left and cracks Baxter with an uppercut!
Baxter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bull manages to avoid it.
Bull punishes Baxter's body with a nice straight punch.
Baxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bull moves away.
Baxter misses with a left hand
and Bull counters with a stiff right hand.
Bull throws a hook to the side of Baxter's head but Baxter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baxter throws a big shot that misses.
Bull throws a looping overhand right but Baxter ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Baxter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baxter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bull connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baxter scrambles back to his feet.
Bull chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baxter swings for the body but Bull moves out of range.
Bull throwing a counter right hand but Baxter manages to avoid it.
Bull lands a slapping body shot.
Bull fakes the leg kick and cracks Baxter in the body.
Baxter misses with a looping left.
Bull feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bull looks to land a right hand but Baxter moved out of range.
Bull connects with a solid leg kick.
Bull smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bull misses the jab.
Bull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baxter can do to turn this around?
Bull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baxter misses with an uppercut
and Bull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baxter slips under a jab from Bull.
Bull uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baxter has time to react.#T2#
Bull lands a body shot.
Baxter misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Baxter.
Baxter throws a right hand that Bull ducks under and follows up with a left that Bull also avoids with ease.
Bull connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baxter staying out of range there.
Baxter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baxter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jari Bull is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Baxter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baxter.
Bull stuns Baxter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baxter fails to land with a series of punches.
Bull scores with a jab.
Bull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baxter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baxter cracks Bull with a good jab.
Baxter takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Bull connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baxter's hands.
Bull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baxter on the side of the head.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baxter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bull looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baxter throws a right hand that Bull ducks under and follows up with a left that Bull also avoids with ease.
Bull lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bull on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baxter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Bull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Bull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bull uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baxter has time to react.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Baxter.
Baxter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
A cross from Bull lands.
Baxter misses with an uppercut. Bull saw that one coming.
Bull thuds a left hand into Baxter's body.#T4#
Nice jab there from Baxter.
Donk. Bull catches Baxter right on the button with a cross.
Baxter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baxter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Bull connects with a nice looking jab.
Bull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bull, as that shot connected.
Bull throws a hook but Baxter blocks it.
Baxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bull moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Bull.
Bull is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baxter misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Baxter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baxter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baxter throws a hook but Bull avoids it easily.
Bull misses with a hook. Baxter ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Baxter walks into a straight right hand from Bull.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bull. That's going to slow Baxter down.
A combination from Baxter does no damage.
Baxter misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Baxter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baxter throws a series of strikes that have Bull backpedaling.
Baxter throws an off balance right hand
and Baxter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baxter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Bull.
Baxter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull scores with the left hand. Baxter knows he should have avoided that one.
Bull cracks Baxter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baxter ducks right into an uppercut from Bull.
Baxter just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Baxter misses its intended target.
Baxter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baxter throws a counter combo.#T1#
Nice shot by Bull.
Bull avoids the body shot from Baxter.
Baxter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bull bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Bull.
Baxter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baxter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baxter looks to score with a jab to the body but Bull is just out of range.
Bull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bull throws out a powerful jab.
Baxter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Bull lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baxter at a distance.
Baxter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bull dodges the punch combination from Baxter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Baxter throws a poor cross that misses
and Bull counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Bull lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baxter doesn't seem phased though.
Baxter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bull counters with a straight right hand.
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Baxter moves away and avoids it.
Bull slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Bull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baxter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bull throws a leg kick which misses Baxter's front leg but catches the back leg as Baxter tries to avoid it.
Bull looks to land a right hand but Baxter moved out of range.
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Baxter moves away and avoids it.
Baxter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bull scores with a body shot.
Bull scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baxter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baxter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull scores with a jab.#T3#
Baxter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bull with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baxter to score with a decent uppercut.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baxter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bull connects with a body shot that sends Baxter's belly button to the back.
Jari Bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Bull misses.
Bull darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bull throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baxter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bull blocks a jab.
Bull misses with a hook
and Baxter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baxter moves away.
Baxter looks to land a combination but Bull avoids it well.
Bull misses with an uppercut.
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!
Bull fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baxter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bull cracks Baxter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Bull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bull thuds his right hand into Baxter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baxter throws an overhand right that lands on Bull's shoulder, as Bull tries to avoid the shot.
Bull lands a body shot.
Baxter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bull.
Bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxter.
Bull lunges at Baxter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baxter's hand.
Baxter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Bull. Beautiful body shot.
Bull getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bull misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bull connects with the punch.
Dax Baxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bull swings for the body but Baxter moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Baxter misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Bull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bull 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Jari Bull!

Jari Bull wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Jari Bull misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Eight Limbs I - The Beginning
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Baxter lands with a shot to the body.
Pitakaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Baxter moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Baxter misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baxter.
Pitakaka throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Baxter counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Pitakaka on his ass! Pitakaka wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Baxter moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baxter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pitakaka on the side of the head. #ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Pitakaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baxter counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dax Baxter!
After the fight, Dax Baxter was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2020

#R1#
Baxter's corner calls for a 1-2. Baxter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Baxter. Beautiful body shot.
Rbn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baxter.
Rbn tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch lands to the side of Rbn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Baxter. Beautiful body shot.
Rbn staying out of range there.
Baxter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baxter looks to land a left hand but Rbn moved out of range nicely.
Baxter stuns Rbn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baxter throws a body punch but Rbn moves out of range.
Baxter takes a swing at Rbn's ribcage but misses.
Rbn wants to counter with a clinch but Baxter pushes him away.
Baxter moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rbn moves away.
Rbn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Rbn slips under a jab from Baxter.#CL2#
Rbn clinches up with Baxter and pushes him back against the cage.
Rbn trying to land knees to the body.
Rbn lands with a light punch inside.
Rbn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rbn.
Baxter blocks an uppercut.
Rbn swings wildly with an uppercut but Baxter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxter takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Rbn.
Rbn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rbn lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Rbn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Rbn lands a nice uppercut.
Rbn lands a hook that snaps the head of Baxter backwards. #BC2#
Rbn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Baxter both land. Nice combination.
A big right from Baxter misses.
Decent striking displayed by Baxter there.
Rbn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baxter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rbn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Baxter.
Baxter keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Baxter looks to land a combination but Rbn avoids it well.
Rbn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baxter.
Baxter throws a hook but Rbn avoids it easily.
Rbn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baxter lands the left hand.
Rbn 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.
Baxter throws a hook but Rbn avoids it easily.
Baxter looks to score with a jab to the body but Rbn is just out of range.
Baxter sets himself, and Rbn steps forward looking for the clinch! Baxter avoids it this time.
Rbn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rbn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baxter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rbn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rbn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Rbn slips under a jab.
Rbn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baxter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!#CL2#
Rbn has managed to clinch.
Baxter tries to break the clinch but Rbn is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rbn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rbn swings wildly with an uppercut but Baxter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxter letting Rbn take a breather here.#BC#
Baxter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rbn staying out of range there.
Rbn fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Baxter dominated that round.
That's time! Baxter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Baxter connects with a crisp jab.
Baxter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rbn wants to counter with a clinch but Baxter pushes him away.
Baxter throws a one two combo.
Rbn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rbn avoids the body shot from Baxter.
Baxter scores with a hook to the body. Rbn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baxter throws a body punch but Rbn moves out of range.
Rbn moves away from the strike by Baxter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rbn avoids the body shot from Baxter. #CL2#
Rbn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baxter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baxter blocking some punches. #T1#
Rbn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rbn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baxter's defenses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rbn keeps control of Baxter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Baxter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rbn has a couple of punches blocked by Baxter.
Rbn lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rbn.
Baxter is trying to break the clinch but Rbn has him pressed against the cage.
Baxter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rbn scores with a shot to the side of Baxter's head.
Rbn throws a head punch that misses.
Rbn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rbn lands a left hand. #T2#
Rbn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rbn has a couple of punches blocked by Baxter.
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 takes an elbow to the temple.
Rbn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rbn.
Rbn misses with a hook from the clinch.
John Rbn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Rbn breaks from the clinch.
Baxter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Rbn moves into the clinch.
Baxter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baxter taking a breather.
Rbn has a couple of punches blocked by Baxter.
Rbn working aggressively here.
Rbn is struggling to control the position.
Rbn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baxter. #T3#
Rbn throws a head punch that misses.
Baxter tries to break free but Rbn pushes him back against the cage.
Rbn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rbn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rbn misses with the head strike.
Rbn tries for a takedown but Baxter manages to get underhooks.
Rbn throws a head punch that misses.
Rbn lands a left hand.
Baxter wants to stall.
Baxter is trying to break the clinch but Rbn has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Rbn breaks the clinch.
Rbn wants to clinch.#T4#
Rbn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baxter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baxter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rbn tries to clinch but Baxter is having none of it.
Baxter lands a really nice looking cross but Rbn seems unphased.
Dax Baxter is winning the standup battle so far.
Baxter misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Baxter's head coaches at HAHAHAHAAHAA PHILANTHROPIC GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rbn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rbn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rbn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rbn there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Baxter.
Rbn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Rbn darts in and clinches Baxter up against the cage.
Rbn misses with a punch on the inside.
Baxter is looking to break free of the clinch but Rbn has double underhooks.
Baxter is trying to force a seperation but Rbn has the dominant position.
Rbn lands with a light punch inside.
Baxter working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rbn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rbn misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rbn.
Rbn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baxter trying to stall but Rbn improves his position. #T1##BC2#
Rbn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baxter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rbn defending well as Baxter loads up on a big left hand.
Rbn tries to counter with a clinch but Baxter shakes him off and moves away.
Rbn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baxter.
Baxter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baxter connects with a nice looking jab.
Rbn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rbn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baxter with a nice cross.
Rbn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baxter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baxter looks to land a left hand but Rbn moved out of range nicely.#T2##CL2#
Rbn closes the distance and clinches.
Baxter blocks an uppercut.
Baxter is trying to push Rbn away but Rbn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rbn is stalling here.
Rbn misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rbn.
A short right from Rbn.
Rbn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baxter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rbn lands an elbow inside.
Rbn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rbn working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Rbn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rbn working Baxter over with knees to the body.
Baxter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baxter stalling in the clinch but Rbn improves position.
Rbn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baxter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baxter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baxter cracks Rbn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dax Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baxter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rbn wants to counter the offense by Baxter and move into the clinch position.
Baxter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Baxter misses.
Rbn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rbn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baxter misses with a combination #CL2#
and Rbn counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Rbn lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rbn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rbn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
Baxter is looking to control Rbn's arms but Rbn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baxter has his back to the cage.
Baxter is trying to force a seperation but Rbn has the dominant position.#BC2#
Rbn breaks the clinch.
Baxter misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Rbn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baxter taking a breather.
Rbn throws a head punch that misses.
Baxter blocks an uppercut.
Baxter is trying to break the clinch but Rbn is controlling him.
Rbn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Rbn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rbn 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rbn!
John Rbn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: JBL The Culling
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Stallone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baxter counters with a straight right hand.
Baxter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stallone.
Stallone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baxter is fending him off so far but Stallone persists. Nope, Baxter circles away and we're back to standing.
Baxter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stallone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stallone tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Baxter. Beautiful body shot.
Baxter jabs Stallone right on the nose. Stallone blinks but takes it well.
Baxter connects with a nice looking jab.
Stallone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baxter tries to avoid it but Stallone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baxter to the ground. Baxter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dax Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Stallone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baxter thuds his right hand into Stallone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baxter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baxter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Baxter lands a two punch combo.
Baxter scores with a body shot.
Baxter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#
Stallone is rocked!
Baxter looks to land a right hand but Stallone moved out of range.
Stallone wants to counter the offense by Baxter and move into the clinch position.
Stallone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stallone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baxter looks to throw the jab but Stallone is out of range.
Stallone with the counter takedown but Baxter avoids it easily.
Baxter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Baxter.
Baxter works over Stallone's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallone takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Baxter digs a good body shot into Stallone's ribs.
Baxter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baxter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left lands for Baxter.
Stallone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baxter.
Baxter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stallone's head.
Baxter loads up on a big right hand but Stallone slips the punch.
Baxter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baxter tries to bum rush Stallone with a series of wild strikes but Stallone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baxter digs a good body shot into Stallone's ribs.
Dax Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Baxter.
Baxter connects with a nice looking jab.
Baxter looks to land a combination. Stallone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Baxter scores with a nice strike.
Baxter lands with a nice body punch.
Baxter throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Stallone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Baxter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stallone wants to pass to mount but Baxter is defending the position.
Stallone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baxter won't allow Stallone to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baxter is controlling Stallone's trapped leg to prevent Stallone from advancing to side control.#T4#
Baxter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stallone wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
Stallone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baxter is pulling down on Stallone's head. It's preventing any offense from Stallone, at least for the moment.
Baxter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Baxter manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baxter scores with a shoulder strike.
Baxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Baxter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Baxter as he connects with a hook.
Baxter connects with a body shot.
Dax Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Baxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallone moves away.
Stallone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baxter with a nice cross.
Baxter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stallone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baxter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baxter lands a nice shot to the body.
Stallone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter lands with a good body shot.
Stallone closes the distance and clinches up with Baxter, looking for a takedown. Stallone pushes Baxter against the cage but Baxter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baxter tries to counter with a takedown but Stallone is quick to defend against it.
Baxter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stallone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dax Baxter is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Stallone throws a combination. Baxter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stallone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stallone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baxter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baxter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stallone is still on wobbly legs! Can Baxter finish him?
Baxter scores with a hook.
Frank Stallone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baxter slaps away a takedown attempt from Stallone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baxter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dax Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Stallone.
No joy there for Baxter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stallone seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Stallone with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Baxter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baxter scores with a body shot.
Stallone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baxter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stallone is breathing heavily.
Baxter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stallone can do to turn this around?
Baxter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baxter cracks a nice hook into Stallone's ribs.
Stallone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baxter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stallone.
Baxter lands with a shot to the body.
Stallone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baxter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baxter lands with an overhand left.
Baxter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T3#
Stallone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baxter digs a good hook to Stallone's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stallone.
Baxter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baxter sizes up Stallone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baxter scores with a hook to the body. Stallone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baxter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baxter.
Baxter lands with a hook. Stallone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baxter works Stallone's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baxter as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Stallone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stallone dives in for a single leg takedown but Baxter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stallone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stallone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baxter cracks Stallone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baxter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stallone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baxter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baxter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Stallone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baxter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baxter lunges at Stallone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stallone's hand.
Nice shot lands for Baxter.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Baxter misses with an uppercut. Stallone saw that one coming.#KD#
Baxter lands a left and a right that send Stallone crashing to the mat, dazed. Baxter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Baxter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stallone shoots in looking for a takedown but Baxter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stallone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baxter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Baxter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stallone fails with the takedown.
Baxter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baxter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stallone scrambles back to his feet.
Stallone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baxter misses with a body shot.
Stallone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baxter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dax Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Stallone.
Stallone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Baxter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stallone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Baxter. No joy for Stallone on that attempt.
Baxter feinted with a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Baxter as he connects with a hook.
Baxter connects with a body shot.
Baxter lands with a cross.
Stallone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baxter connects with a body shot.
Baxter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Baxter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stallone. Stallone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baxter looks to land a combination but Stallone avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallone dodges the punch combination from Baxter.
Stallone tries for a takedown but Baxter circles away easily
enabling Baxter to counter with a crisp jab.
Stallone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baxter jabs Stallone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stallone misses with a takedown attempt - Baxter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baxter works Stallone's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Stallone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baxter punishes Stallone's body with a nice straight punch.
Baxter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stallone's head backwards.
Stallone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baxter lands with an uppercut that bounces Stallone off the cage and back into range.
Baxter lands a jab to Stallone's midsection.
Baxter throws a series of punches but Stallone avoids them all with ease.
Baxter slaps away a takedown attempt from Stallone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baxter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stallone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baxter but Baxter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stallone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Baxter cracks Stallone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter dips to his left and cracks Stallone with an uppercut!
Baxter misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Stallone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baxter pulls Stallone in to control the position.
Stallone wants to pass the guard but Baxter is keeping the position.
Baxter is pulling down on Stallone's head. It's preventing any offense from Stallone, at least for the moment.
Stallone wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Baxter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baxter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Baxter!

Event: JBL Friday Night Fights III
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Mcallum doesn't manage to clinch there - Baxter circles away.
Baxter lands a jab to the nose.
Baxter lands with an uppercut that bounces Mcallum off the cage and back into range.
Good standup being displayed there by Baxter as he connects with a hook.
Baxter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcallum on the side of the head.
A combination from Baxter does no damage.
Baxter tries to bum rush Mcallum with a series of wild strikes but Mcallum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcallum throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Baxter counters with a single leg into guard. Mcallum didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baxter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Baxter is pushing down on Mcallum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcallum is fighting to maintain full guard but Baxter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baxter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Baxter prevents Mcallum from improving his position.
Baxter slows the pace down in half guard.
Mcallum trying to get back to full guard but Baxter takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baxter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baxter prevents Mcallum from getting the reversal.
Baxter content just to control the position here. #T3#
Let's hope that Baxter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mcallum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcallum slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mcallum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcallum is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Baxter stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Baxter scores with a jab to the body.
Baxter connects with a right that clearly hurt Mcallum. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Baxter proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Mcallum collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Baxter!

Event: JBL Friday Night Fights 2
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1#
Myers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Myers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baxter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baxter lands with a good body shot.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers looks to score with a jab to the body but Baxter is just out of range.
Baxter scores with a shot to the body.
Baxter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lachlan Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxter lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baxter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Baxter.
Baxter avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Myers tries a head kick but it misses.
Baxter tries to counter with a takedown but Myers is quick to defend against it.
Myers looks winded!
Baxter lands a jab.
Baxter lands with a cross.
Baxter lands with a right hand.
Baxter blocks a head kick by Myers.
Myers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baxter avoids it really well and circles away.
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 is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Baxter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Baxter clobbers Myers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab lands there for Baxter.#ROC#
Myers is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baxter fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Myers to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Myers looks to clinch but Baxter throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Myers taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dax Baxter!

Event: UCF 17
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Baby looks for the body kick but Baxter saw that one coming.
Baxter with the counter takedown but Baby avoids it easily.
Baby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baby.
Baxter misses with a hook. Baby ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Baby's head coaches at BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baxter moves out of range as Baby throws a body kick.
Baby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Baxter finds it's way through Baby's defenses.
Baxter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baby's head backwards.
Baby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxter.
Baby throws a leg kick
and Baxter counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baxter misses with a body punch
and Baby makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Baby tried to score with a low kick but Baxter checks it.#T1#
Baby scores with a head kick. Baxter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Baby feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baxter's calf.
Baxter avoids the head kick by Baby.
A good leg kick by Baby.
Baby throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Baxter counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Baxter gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A head kick from Baby lands but Baxter takes it in his stride.
Baxter scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Baxter there.
Baxter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baxter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baby.
Baby plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baxter lands with a hook. Baby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Baby throws a hook but Baxter blocks it.
Baxter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baby throws a push kick but Baxter slaps the foot to one side.
Baxter with the counter takedown but Baby avoids it easily.
Baby throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Baxter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baxter controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Baxter stands up and waves to Baby to follow him.
Baxter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baxter checks a low kick from Baby.
Baby throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Baby cracks the inside of Baxter's front leg.
Baby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baby misses with a head kick.
Baxter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baby throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baxter is out of range and Baby settles back down.
Baby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baxter is out of range and Baby settles back down.
Baxter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baby with a body shot.
Baxter has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Baby thumps Baxter with a low kick.
Baxter scores with a hook to the body. Baby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baxter sizes up Baby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Baxter misses its intended target.
Baby throws a quick counter head kick but Baxter was just out of range.
Baxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baxter throws a body punch but Baby moves out of range.
Baby tried to counter with a leg kick but Baxter avoided it.
Baxter throws a hook but Baby avoids it easily.#T4#
Baby does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Baby looks to land a body kick but Baxter moved away.
Baby tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baxter is able to avoid easily.
Baby wants to slow Baxter down by chopping away at his legs.
Baxter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baby defends it well.
Baby throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter swings for the body but Baby moves out of range.
Baby ducks right into an uppercut from Baxter.
Baby misses with a head kick.
Baxter throws a series of punches but Baby moves out of range.
Baby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baby motions for Baxter to come forward. Baby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Big Baby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxter avoids the head kick by Baby.
Baxter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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 Big Baby will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Baby ducks under a wild hook from Baxter.
Baby tries to land a leg kick but Baxter saw it coming and moves away.
Baxter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Baby tries a head kick but it misses.
Baby misses with a straight right.
Baby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baxter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baby scrambles back to his feet.
Baxter misses with a lunging right hand
and Baby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baxter swings for the body but Baby moves out of range.
Baby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baxter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baxter checks the leg kick.
Baxter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baby does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Baby lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Baby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baby misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baby avoids the body shot from Baxter.
Baby looks to throw the jab but Baxter is out of range.
Baxter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baxter misses with a right hand
and Baby counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Baby there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baby misses with a head kick.
Baxter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baby throws a leg kick but Baxter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baxter with the counter takedown but Baby avoids it easily.
Baby throws a low kick but Baxter moves out of range easily.
A big right from Baxter misses.
Baxter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Baby lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baby throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Baxter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baxter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baby is keeping the position for now.
Baby trying to control the position.
Baxter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baby working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Baby is working an open guard so Baxter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Baby misses
and Baxter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Baxter staying out of range there.
Baby throws a head kick but Baxter moves out of range.
Baby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baxter was well out of range. Poor timing from Baby.
Baby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Big Baby is winning the standup battle so far.
Baby is looking to score with low kicks.
Baby tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Baxter counters with a single leg into guard. Baby didn't expect that.
Baby is looking to sweep but instead, Baxter has passed into half guard.
Dax Baxter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baby tries to roll over but Baxter keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baby trying to control but Baxter postures up.
Baxter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Baxter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baby trying to hold on to Baxter's head to control him but Baxter postures up.
Baby is looking to improve his position.
Baxter trying to control the pace.
Baby is controlling Baxter's trapped leg to prevent Baxter from advancing to side control.
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 Big Baby will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baxter.
A low kick from Baby is predictable there #TD2#
and Baxter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baby! #SU2#
Baxter decides to stand back up. Baxter steps back and let's Baby get back to his feet.
Baby misses with a body kick.
Baby throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Baxter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baby!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baby is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Baxter stands up.
Baby misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Baxter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baby looking for a sweep. Not yet Baby, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baby trying to control the position.
Baxter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Baxter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baxter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baby looking for a sweep. Not yet Baby, not yet.
Baby is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baby keeping moving, preventing Baxter from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baxter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baby misses with a hook. Baxter ducked under it nicely.
Big Baby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baby throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A lazy body kick from Baby #TD2#
and Baxter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Baby tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Baxter manages to move to mount!
Baxter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baby wants to control but Baxter is having none of it.
Baby working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Baxter controlling from the full mount.
Baxter wants to control the pace but Baby is squirming around nicely.
Baxter controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baby gets back to half guard.
Baby is positioning himself well to prevent Baxter advancing to mount. #SU2#
Baxter decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Baby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baxter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baby scrambles back to his feet.
Baby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baby throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A low kick from Baby misses #TD2#
and Baxter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baby's guard.
Baxter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dax Baxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Baxter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baby has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Baby!
Big Baby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UCF 7: Decimation
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
A lazy left from Kropotkin finds it's target.
Baxter takes a swing at Kropotkin's ribcage but misses.
Baxter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kropotkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Baxter's head.
Baxter lands a body shot.
Peter Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxter throws out a loose jab but Kropotkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Baxter.
Kropotkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kropotkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kropotkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baxter. Kropotkin does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Kropotkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kropotkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baxters head.
Kropotkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter has a couple of punches blocked by Kropotkin.
Baxter working aggressively here. #BC#
Kropotkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baxter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kropotkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baxter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kropotkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baxter scrambles back to his feet.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kropotkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Baxter should have avoided that one.
Kropotkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baxter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Baxter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baxter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baxter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kropotkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baxter scrambles back to his feet.
Baxter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Baxter tries to keep at a distance but Kropotkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kropotkin as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baxter.
Kropotkin blocking some punches.
Kropotkin lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Kropotkin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baxter regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baxter has momentary wrist control but Kropotkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kropotkin scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kropotkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kropotkin postures up in Baxter's guard and throws a big left but Baxter blocks it.
Kropotkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baxter looking for a sweep. Not yet Baxter, not yet.
Kropotkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kropotkin trying to control but Baxter is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kropotkin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kropotkin works over Baxter with some ground and pound from guard.
Kropotkin postures up and lands a big shot to Baxter's brow.
Kropotkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baxter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kropotkin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kropotkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kropotkin connects with a couple of short punches.
Baxter wants to sweep but no luck.
Kropotkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kropotkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Kropotkin won't allow Baxter to sweep him here.
Baxter controls Kropotkin momentarily but Kropotkin frees himself.
Kropotkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Baxter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kropotkin controls the pace.
Baxter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Baxter wants to stand but Kropotkin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baxter trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
Kropotkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baxter's guard. #REVR#
Kropotkin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baxter trying to keep a closed guard but Kropotkin is proving a slippery customer.
Baxter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baxter wants to stand and escape but Kropotkin is having none of it.
Kropotkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baxter's head.
Kropotkin won't allow Baxter to sweep him here.
Kropotkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baxter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kropotkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Kropotkin pushing down on Baxter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baxter tries to roll over but Kropotkin keeps him under control.#T4#
Baxter taking some punishment here, with Kropotkin in his 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. Kropotkin connects with a nice short shot to Baxter's temple.
Baxter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baxter is staying active underneath Kropotkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baxter trying to control but Kropotkin postures up.
Kropotkin moves into full mount! Baxter won't be happy about that!
Baxter wants to control but Kropotkin is having none of it.
Baxter is looking to improve his position but Kropotkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Kropotkin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kropotkin dominating with strikes here.
Baxter tries to reverse the position but Kropotkin maintains control.
Baxter trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kropotkin lands a heavy elbow.
Kropotkin punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Kropotkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kropotkin slips a jab and a cross from Baxter. #CL#
Baxter tries to keep at a distance but Kropotkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baxter's coach down at Fallen Angels was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baxter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baxter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baxter swings wildly with an uppercut but Kropotkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxter tries to break the clinch but Kropotkin is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin lands a left hand.
Kropotkin prevents Baxter from breaking the clinch.
Kropotkin lands a right hand. #TD#
Kropotkin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Baxter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kropotkin.
Peter Kropotkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kropotkin lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Baxter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kropotkin defends it easily.
Kropotkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kropotkin stopping the sweep attempt from Baxter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kropotkin postures up in Baxter's guard and throws a big left but Baxter blocks it. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baxter is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Baxter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kropotkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baxter has managed to get both his arms back between Kropotkin's legs - danger averted.
Baxter looking to sit in guard and control but Kropotkin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baxter wants to sweep but no luck.
Kropotkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kropotkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kropotkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baxter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kropotkin lands a couple of digs.
Kropotkin preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kropotkin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baxter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kropotkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baxter's head.
Kropotkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baxter can do to turn this around?
Kropotkin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Baxter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kropotkin works over Baxter with some ground and pound from guard.
Kropotkin wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
Baxter trying to control the position.
Baxter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kropotkin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kropotkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a triangle but Baxter pushes his legs off easily.
Baxter stopping the sweep attempt from Kropotkin.#SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a triangle but Baxter pushes his legs off easily.
Kropotkin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kropotkin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Baxter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kropotkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kropotkin pulls Baxter in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baxter defends well.
Kropotkin trying to keep a closed guard but Baxter is proving a slippery customer.
Kropotkin has a closed guard, preventing Baxter from standing up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kropotkin is adopting a defensive guard.
Kropotkin is trying to keep Baxter in close.
Baxter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kropotkin scores with a hook to the body. Baxter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropotkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxter.
Kropotkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baxter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baxter throws a series of punches but Kropotkin moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Kropotkin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Baxter throws a leg kick but Kropotkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Peter Kropotkin is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Kropotkin looking to score a takedown here. Baxter is defending well but Kropotkin drives through and ends up in Baxter's guard.
Baxter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kropotkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baxter working a defensive guard here.
Kropotkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kropotkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kropotkin wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
Kropotkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baxter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kropotkin advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Kropotkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Baxter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baxter trying to control but Kropotkin postures up.
Baxter is refusing to be controlled, as Kropotkin sits in half guard. #T1#
Kropotkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baxter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kropotkin.
Ground and pound from Kropotkin.
Baxter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kropotkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kropotkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baxter defending well though.
Baxter tries to get to full guard but Kropotkin has control of the leg.
Kropotkin throwing shots but Baxter is blocking nicely.
Baxter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Baxter is looking for a sweep. Kropotkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kropotkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baxter defending well though.
Kropotkin drops an elbow to the side of Baxter's head.
Kropotkin thows a huge punch but Baxter dodges it nicely.
Baxter wants to get back to full guard.
Kropotkin working over Baxter with some ground and pound. Baxter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baxter is refusing to be controlled, as Kropotkin sits in half guard.
Peter Kropotkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kropotkin controlling the pace.
Baxter preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Baxter tries to roll over but Kropotkin keeps him under control.
Baxter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kropotkin.
Baxter is trying to stand.
Baxter is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura but Baxter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kropotkin to get the leverage.
Baxter trying to control but Kropotkin postures up.
Kropotkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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 wants to control but Kropotkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kropotkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Kropotkin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Kropotkin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Baxter defend it? Kropotkin steps over the head and cranks it - Baxter is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kropotkin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Kropotkin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Kropotkin waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Test 11 Slayer vs Gomez
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1#
Baxter wants to clinch up but The Blaze keeps it at a distance.
Baxter dives in for a single leg takedown but The Blaze sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Baxter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good exchange - Baxter coming out on top.
Baxter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Blaze shoots in for a takedown but Baxter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baxter throwing a counter right hand but The Blaze manages to avoid it.#TD2#
The Blaze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from The Blaze there.
Baxter has hold of The Blaze's hands but The Blaze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Blaze trying to control from half guard but Baxter is working away.
The Blaze stalling.
Baxter is looking to control The Blaze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baxter avoid being mounted?#T1#
The Blaze working over Baxter with some ground and pound. Baxter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Blaze working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baxter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Blaze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baxter is not content to let The Blaze control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baxter is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Blaze connects with a decent elbow.
The Blaze lands a nice forearm strike.
Baxter manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Blaze's best efforts.
Baxter is trying to maintain the position but The Blaze is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Baxter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Blaze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like The Blaze 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.
Baxter looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Blaze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Blaze prevents Baxter from improving his position.
Baxter is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Baxter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baxter tries to kick The Blaze off but The Blaze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baxter trying to control here.
The Blaze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Blaze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baxter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Blaze winds up and cracks Baxter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baxter has hold of The Blaze's hands but The Blaze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Blaze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baxter defending well though.
Baxter wants to control but The Blaze is keeping busy.
The Blaze wants to take a breather but Baxter is having none of it.
The Blaze wants to pass the guard but Baxter is defending well. #T4#
Baxter blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Blaze.
Baxter wants to improve his position but The Blaze is controlling well.
The Blaze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Blaze is keen to just control but Baxter is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Blaze.
The Blaze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baxter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Blaze is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James The Blaze dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
The Blaze changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baxter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The Blaze cracks Baxter with a big elbow.
The Blaze tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baxter's legs.
Baxter regains half guard.
Baxter is looking to escape.
The Blaze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baxter manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Blaze wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
The Blaze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Baxter wants to get back to his feet but The Blaze is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Blaze trying to control but Baxter is working from the bottom.
The Blaze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Blaze might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baxter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The Blaze landing some decent shots from guard.
Baxter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Blaze postures up in Baxter's guard and throws a big left but Baxter blocks it.
Baxter keeping moving, preventing The Blaze from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Baxter gets caught flat footed, as The Blaze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baxter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baxter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Blaze manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Baxter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Blaze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Blaze seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Baxter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baxter won't allow The Blaze to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2#
The Blaze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baxter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Blaze seems keen to control Baxter's posture.
Baxter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Blaze is proving hard to escape from.
The Blaze 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but The Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Blaze wants to stand and escape but Baxter is having none of it.
Baxter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Baxter misses with a body shot #TD2#
and The Blaze counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baxter!
The Blaze is chipping away with strikes.
The Blaze trying to control the position but Baxter is working away.
The Blaze postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Baxter throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Baxter is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
The Blaze is trying to get an arm triangle but Baxter is defending well.
Baxter prevents The Blaze from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James The Blaze 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#
Baxter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Baxter as The Blaze shoots in.
The Blaze swats away the attempt to clinch by Baxter.
The Blaze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baxter's waist but Baxter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Blaze off to one side.
Baxter throws a big counter combination but The Blaze scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The Blaze slaps away a takedown attempt from Baxter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Blaze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baxter as he avoids it easily.
Dax Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James The Blaze.
Baxter tries to close the distance and clinch but The Blaze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
The Blaze looking to score a takedown here. Baxter is defending well but The Blaze drives through and ends up in Baxter's guard.
Baxter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Blaze's guard. #REVR#
The Blaze wants to stand and escape but Baxter is having none of it.
The Blaze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Baxter stops The Blaze from standing up.
Baxter trying to control the position from guard on top but The Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baxter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baxter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Blaze can't keep his opponent in guard - Baxter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baxter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Blaze keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baxter trying to control the action but The Blaze is working from the bottom.
The Blaze is looking to escape.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Blaze is not content to let Baxter control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Blaze can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Blaze pushes Baxter off looking to stand but Baxter dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Blaze wants to control but Baxter is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for The Blaze with that takedown attempt.
Baxter tries for a takedown but The Blaze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baxter dives in for a single leg takedown but The Blaze sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Blaze dives in for a single leg takedown but Baxter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baxter tries to land a leg kick but The Blaze saw it coming and moves away.
Dax Baxter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baxter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Blaze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
A head kick misses from Baxter.
Baxter dives in and grabs The Blaze's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Blaze pushes down on Baxter's head and hops out.#TD2#
The Blaze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baxter regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Blaze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Blaze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Blaze postures up and lands a big shot to Baxter's brow.
The Blaze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
The Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Baxter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Blaze postures up and lands a big shot to Baxter's brow.
The Blaze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baxter is keeping the position for now.
The Blaze is stalling in the full guard.
The Blaze stands up over Baxter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James The Blaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dax Baxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Blaze wants to improve his position but Baxter is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dax Baxter.
I think The Blaze 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James The Blaze!
After the fight, James The Blaze was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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