Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C102: Mumu vs. Wanker
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Baird looks to throw the jab but Yukinobu is out of range.
Baird looks to land a right hand but Yukinobu moved out of range.
Baird throws a hook but Yukinobu avoids it easily.
Baird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yukinobu throws the kick towards the body but Baird avoids it.
Yukinobu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yukinobu 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Baird misses its intended target.
Yukinobu throws a shot to the body.
Baird scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Yamaoka Yukinobu has been cut.
Yukinobu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yukinobu works the jab nicely.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yukinobu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yukinobu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
Yukinobu throws a head kick that misses.
Baird looks to land a right hand but Yukinobu moved out of range.
Yukinobu lands a jab.
Yukinobu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yukinobu slips a straight right by Baird.
Baird throws the left hand but Yukinobu avoids the punch easily.
Baird scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Yukinobu throws a shot to the body.
Yukinobu pushes Baird away with a front kick.
Yukinobu staying out of range there.
We've been informed that Baird has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yukinobu misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yukinobu.
Jab from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu defending well as Baird loads up on a big left hand.
Yukinobu throws the left hand but Baird avoids the punch easily.
Yukinobu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird misses the jab.
Yukinobu feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Baird.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird's corner calls for a 1-2. Baird obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baird might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#KD#
Yukinobu drops Baird with a beautiful combination! Baird stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yukinobu is looking for the KO!#ROC#Baird is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
Yukinobu drops Baird with a big left hand! Baird is injured, injured bad! Yukinobu jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yamaoka Yukinobu!

Event: SFL 146 | Grandis vs Petrov
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Baird misses.
A swing and a miss from Baird.
Keenan Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keenan Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baird was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr with a nice cross.
Baird checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Keenan Jr.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Keenan Jr moves out of range as Baird strikes.
Keenan Jr walks into a straight right hand from Baird.
Keenan Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baird momentarily.
Baird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Keenan Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird misses with a looping left.
Baird misses with a hook.
Baird throws a hook but Keenan Jr blocks it.
Baird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keenan Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Baird misses the target.
Keenan Jr is looking to clinch but Baird is avoiding it.
Keenan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Baird scores with a shot to the body.
Baird has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
A big left from Baird misses.
Keenan Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baird misses with a hook.
Keenan Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan Jr stuns Baird with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Keenan Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baird's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
Baird connects with a nice looking jab.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Baird throws a lazy right hand but Keenan Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Baird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baird misses with a looping left.
Keenan Jr feints and then cracks Baird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baird down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baird shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Keenan Jr finds it's way through Baird's defenses.
Baird is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Keenan Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Keenan Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baird is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baird keeps the fight on the outside.
Keenan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Baird throws out a loose jab but Keenan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan Jr.
Baird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan Jr.
Baird lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan Jr at a distance.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Keenan Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baird. Baird circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Keenan Jr misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Baird wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baird cracks Keenan Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baird throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Keenan Jr jabs Baird right on the nose. Baird blinks but takes it well.
Baird avoids the body shot from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Keenan Jr moves away from the strike by Baird.
Keenan Jr cracks Baird with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keenan Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baird. Baird circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Keenan Jr thumps Baird with a low kick.
Baird connects with a body shot.
Keenan Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keenan Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keenan Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Keenan Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan Jr avoids the body shot from Baird.
Baird scores with a decent looking hook.
Keenan Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
Keenan Jr avoids the body shot from Baird.
A cross from Keenan Jr lands.
Keenan Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Keenan Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baird misses with an uppercut.
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Baird is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baird throws a lazy right hand but Keenan Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Keenan Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keenan Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baird lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird cracks Keenan Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Baird misses with a left hand
and Keenan Jr counters with a leg kick.
Keenan Jr tries to clinch but Baird moves out of range.
Keenan Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baird momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Keenan Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird throws an off balance right hand
and Keenan Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Keenan Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baird takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Keenan Jr finds it's way through Baird's defenses.
Keenan Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Baird off balance momentarily.
Keenan Jr slips a jab from Baird.
Keenan Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Keenan Jr has closed the distance and engaged Baird in a clinch.
Keenan Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baird lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Keenan Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gareth Keenan Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Corey Baird's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Baird misses with an uppercut.
Baird scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan Jr.
Baird scores with a nice head shot.
Baird throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan Jr's shoulder, as Keenan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Baird with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Baird looks to land a left hand but Keenan Jr moved out of range nicely.
Baird looks to throw the jab but Keenan Jr is out of range.
Keenan Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Baird off balance momentarily.
Baird lands with an uppercut that bounces Keenan Jr off the cage and back into range.
Baird throws a body punch but Keenan Jr moves out of range.
Keenan Jr walks into a left hand.
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!
Keenan Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Keenan Jr slips under a jab from Baird.
Baird throws out a loose jab but Keenan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baird throws a lazy right hand but Keenan Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Keenan Jr coming out on top.
Keenan Jr moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Baird is rocked!
Keenan Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Baird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr cracks Baird with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Baird falls to his knees and Keenan Jr doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Keenan Jr!
Gareth Keenan Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SFL 142 | Fire Trudeau
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Baird misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by River.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Baird misses.
Baird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bairds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River keeps Baird at a distance using the push kick.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Bert River has been cut.
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baird has time to react.
River looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baird is fending him off so far but River persists. Nope, Baird circles away and we're back to standing.
Baird swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River feints and then cracks Baird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baird down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Baird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River scores with a body shot.
Baird avoids a kick to the body.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baird's sensitive parts.
River tests Baird's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
River moves into range and clinches up with Baird.
Baird works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Baird breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by River.
Baird stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from River.
Baird avoids a kick to the body.
Baird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baird has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.#TD2#
Baird gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
River trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom. #T2#
River working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
River prevents Baird from getting back to his feet.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Baird is retaining full guard.
River throwing strikes from guard but Baird blocks nicely.
Baird pulls River in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corey Baird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baird, pushing him back against the cage.
River tries a body shot but Baird blocks it.
Baird prevents a body shot from River. #T3#
Baird misses with a hook from the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Baird controls his hands.
River is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baird is defending well.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baird prevents a body shot from River.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
River tries a body shot but Baird blocks it.
River lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Baird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Baird throws a hook but River blocks it.
River scores with a hook.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by River.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Baird has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
Baird misses with a hook
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Baird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baird misses with a left hand
and River counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
River closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Baird throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target. #TD2#
River shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River wants to pass to mount but Baird is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
River slips under a jab.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River slips a jab from Baird.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baird throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws out a counter right but Baird avoids it with no problem.
Baird blocks a head kick by River.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baird lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Baird.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River moves out of range as Baird strikes.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baird shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Baird.
Baird on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
Baird is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baird misses the jab.
Baird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
River connects with a body shot that sends Baird's belly button to the back.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.#T1#
Baird misses with a lunging right hand
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baird is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baird takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from River lands.
Baird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baird's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River moves out of range as Baird strikes.
River slips a jab from Baird.
Baird throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Baird misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from River. #TD2#
River has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baird is trying to keep an underhook but River manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Baird pushes River off but River dives into side control. #T2#
Baird is looking to reverse the position.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird tries to improve position but can't.
River tries to score with some ground and pound. Baird controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
River tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bert River has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
River throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Baird works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
River looks to land a strike but Baird avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
River engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baird swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
River drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baird looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baird looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baird! #REVR#
River is trying to control Baird's posture but Baird avoids it. #SU#
Baird has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
River scores with a takedown into Baird's guard.

Baird manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Corey Baird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baird paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baird looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by River.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baird misses the jab.
River cracks Baird with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
River misses with a double jab.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baird throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Baird misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Baird.
A punch lands to the side of Baird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baird throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
River looks to land a body kick but Baird moved away.
Baird takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Baird misses the target.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.#T1#
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Baird throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baird as he jumps to the side.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River works Baird's body with a nice hook.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baird missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick lands for River.
Baird looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Baird tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River tries to throw a body punch but Baird avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River tries to work over Baird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baird is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Baird. #T2#
Baird blocks a body shot from River.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Baird.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River tries to work over Baird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Baird.
River tries to throw a body punch but Baird avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baird wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River missing with knees to the body. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by River.
River tries to throw a body punch but Baird avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River blocks a body shot from Baird.
Baird has a couple of punches blocked by River.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baird.#BC#
Baird breaks the clinch.
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Baird.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baird feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River throws a head kick that half lands.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bert River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River slips under a jab from Baird.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baird was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Baird misses with a looping left.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baird throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River connects with a body shot.
Baird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River misses with a hook.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baird throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Baird throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Baird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a good, hard body kick but Baird shrugs it off.
Baird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baird stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baird wants it to stay on the feet.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River tries to clinch up but Baird circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bert River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think River 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert River!
A very excited looking Bert River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 132 | Atunes vs Moore
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Ford scores with a push kick.
Baird has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Baird sizes up Ford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baird blocks the body kick.
Good shot there by Baird.
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
Ford thumps Baird with a low kick.
Baird throws an off balance right hand
and Ford counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Baird throws a good cross that connects.
Baird lands with an uppercut that bounces Ford off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Ford is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Baird finish him?
Baird walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ford drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Baird swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ford's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Baird!
A relieved looking Corey Baird thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 126 | Bangin vs Nti
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Tomcic moves out of range as Baird strikes.
Tomcic throws a shot from downtown. Baird moves away and avoids it.
Tomcic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomcic slips a jab and a cross from Baird.
Tomcic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baird.
Baird throws a right hand that Tomcic ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomcic also avoids with ease.
Baird misses with a looping right.
Tomcic lands with a cross.
Tomcic thuds his right hand into Baird's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Baird does it's job there.
Tomcic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Baird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tomcic.
Baird misses with a straight left.
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 combination from Baird does no damage.
Tomcic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baird walks into a jab.
Tomcic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tomcic lands with a shot to the body.
Tomcic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Tomcic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomcic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tomcic misses with a body shot.
Baird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baird connects with a right hand. Tomcic shakes it off.
Baird has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Baird.
Baird will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baird scores with a decent looking hook.
Tomcic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baird's corner calls for a 1-2. Baird obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baird misses with an uppercut.
Tomcic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Baird.
Nice defenses there by Tomcic.
Tomcic flicks out a counter leg kick but Baird steps away.
Corey Baird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomcic lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
Tomcic moves out of range as Baird strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tomcic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Baird.
Tomcic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baird's head.
Baird on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Baird is rocked!
Baird misses with a looping right.
Oh Baird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baird lunges at Tomcic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tomcic's hand.
Baird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baird catches Tomcic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baird throws the left hand but Tomcic avoids the punch easily.
Tomcic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomcic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomcic circles away quickly and effectively.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Tomcic cracks Baird with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tomcic moves out of range as Baird strikes.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomcic slips under a jab from Baird.
A combination from Baird does no damage.
Tomcic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baird lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tomcic backs up against the cage.
Baird seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#It looks like Vladimir Tomcic has been cut.
Baird looks to land a right hand but Tomcic moved out of range.#T3#
Tomcic defending well as Baird loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tomcic! But no joy.
Baird throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomcic lands a slapping body shot.
Tomcic with a nice calf kick.
Tomcic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tomcic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baird.
Baird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baird misses with a hook. Tomcic ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Baird misses.
Tomcic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baird had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Baird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tomcic. #TD2#
Tomcic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baird looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Tomcic in side control, throwing shots but Baird defends.
Tomcic is trying to ground and pound but Baird uses the momentary lack of control by Tomcic to regain half guard.
Baird is refusing to be controlled, as Tomcic sits in half guard. #T4#
Tomcic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baird's head.
Tomcic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Tomcic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Tomcic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baird defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baird manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tomcic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Corey Baird will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Baird lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tomcic misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Tomcic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baird to the mat! Baird manages to get full guard.
Tomcic throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomcic tries to free his leg and advance position but Baird is retaining full guard.
Tomcic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomcic is looking to work some ground and pound but Baird has wrist control.
Tomcic wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Tomcic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomcic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tomcic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baird dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Tomcic 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.#SU#
Baird decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tomcic scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Tomcic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Tomcic from controlling successfully.
Baird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform me that Tomcic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tomcic throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomcic stands and throws Baird's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Tomcic is working to tighten his grip on Baird's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Baird has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tomcic is really squeezing tight and eventually Baird passes out! Tomcic breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vladimir Tomcic!
Vladimir Tomcic made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: SFL 117 | Finnish Tax Season
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Sor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baird has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baird clobbers Sor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baird misses the jab.
Sor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Baird misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sor misses the target.
Baird looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baird.#CUT2#It looks like Saenchai Sor has been cut.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Baird misses with a looping left.
Sor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baird manages to circle out of the way.
Baird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sor was well out of range. Poor timing from Baird.
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!
Sor misses with a wild body shot.
Baird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baird throws a hook but Sor avoids it easily.
Sor defending well as Baird loads up on a big left hand.
Sor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Sor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baird manages to circle out of the way.
Baird thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sor connects with a single shot there.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sor.
Sor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baird.
Baird misses the jab.
Baird looks to throw the jab but Sor is out of range.
A jab from Baird misses. #T1#
Sor connects with a crisp jab.
Baird throws a series of punches but Sor avoids them all with ease.
Sor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baird clobbers Sor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baird takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from Sor finds it's target.
Sor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird ducks right into an uppercut from Sor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sor. That's going to slow Baird down.
Sor takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sor throws a shot from downtown. Baird moves away and avoids it.
Baird throws a hook but Sor blocks it.
A big right from Baird misses.
Baird misses with a straight right.
A big right from Baird misses.
Sor lands a jab to Baird's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Baird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Baird jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Sor tests Baird's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Baird throws a jab when Sor was well out of range.
Sor cracks Baird with a good jab.
Baird throws a shot from downtown. Sor moves away and avoids it.
Sor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
Baird bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sor's head.
Sor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baird drops Sor with a straight right hand, right on the button! Baird follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Baird!
A very excited looking Corey Baird made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 104 | Sitsongrit vs Petrov
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Baird misses with a hook
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baird takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Baird gets caught napping as River dives in and scores a takedown. Baird manages to retain guard.

Baird kicks River off and gets to his feet.
Baird blocks a head kick by River.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird walks into a stiff left hand from River.
River is looking to land body kicks.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River scores with a jab to the head.
River clobbers Baird with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River throws a leg kick but Baird sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baird misses with a lunging right hand
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River connects with a leg kick.
River slips a jab from Baird.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from River. Baird shrugs it off though.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River slips under a jab from Baird.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1##TD2#
River closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by River.
Baird avoids any damage from the ground and pound of River. #SUB2#
River working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baird tries to bench press River off him but River keeps the position. #T2#
Baird takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Baird is not content to let River control the position. #SUB2#
River goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baird has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for River but great work by Baird.#SU#
Baird decides to stand up, so the ref orders River to his feet.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Baird.
Baird throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for River.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Baird thuds a left hand into River's body.
Nice defenses there by River.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River tries a quick counter leg kick but Baird is wise to it.#CL2#
River has closed the distance and engaged Baird in a clinch.
Baird fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Baird lands a nice uppercut.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Baird.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
A hook to the body from River.
River is trying to maintain a safe position but Baird gets an underhook and turns River into the cage.
Baird has a couple of punches blocked by River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
River blocks a body shot from Baird.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Baird. #T4#
River blocks an uppercut.
River scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
River manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Baird decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baird scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bert River has been cut.
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River staying out of range there.
Baird keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Baird.
River changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baird takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baird tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bert River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Baird misses with a few strikes there.
Baird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River feints a counter leg kick.
River lands a two punch combo.
Baird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River wants to clinch up but Baird keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Baird misses the target.
Nice shot by River.
Baird misses with a hook.
Baird is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River moves away from the strike by Baird.
Baird looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - River finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by River.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Nice uppercut there from Baird.
Bert River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baird misses with a left hand
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Baird misses.
River tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baird, pushing him back against the cage.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Baird controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baird has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Baird swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
River manages to pull guard.
Baird wants to stand and escape but instead River has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Baird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
River postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
River postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
River has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baird has momentary wrist control but River slips an elbow through the middle.
River pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baird is keeping the position for now.
River looking to sit in guard and control but Baird gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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!#SU#
Baird stands and steps away. River gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Baird throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
River thinks about the counter body kick.
Baird throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River staying out of range there.
River scores with a push kick.
Baird throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River ducks under a wild hook from Baird.#T3#
River cracks a nice hook into Baird's ribs.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baird throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baird throws a predictable looking body shot
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baird throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baird. That did some damage!
River lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird throws a hook but River blocks it.
Baird throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Baird with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Baird misses.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
River misses with a series of wild punches.
Corey Baird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
River thuds his right hand into Baird's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Baird misses with a right hand
and River counters with a body kick.
River cracks Baird with a good jab.
Baird misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
River rushes Baird and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
River is trying to stall.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Baird backwards.
River stalling in the clinch but Baird improves position.
Baird misses with the head strike.
Baird blocks an elbow strike.
Baird has a couple of punches blocked by River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baird, pushing him back against the cage.
Baird lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from River.
A nice left hand lands by Baird.
Baird lands with a right to the head.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baird misses with the head strike.
Baird misses with the head strike.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
River blocks an uppercut.
River prevents a body shot from Baird.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
Baird misses with the head strike.
Baird blocking some punches.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
River dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baird misses with a body punch.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
Baird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baird working aggressively here.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Baird controls his hands.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River digs a right hand underneath Baird's ribcage. Baird let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baird lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Baird on the inside.
A short right from River on the inside.
River throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baird lands a right hand.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River prevents a body shot from Baird.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baird or not.
Corey Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baird's elbow.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Baird misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bert River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baird throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Baird misses with a punch on the inside.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River can't get the takedown.
River tries to work over Baird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
River scores with a shot to the side of Baird's head.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baird's elbow.
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird working aggressively here.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River works on Baird's body with a couple of short punches.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Baird.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
River looking to slow down the pace here.
River stalling.
Baird tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baird misses with a body punch.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baird misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baird presses River against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baird managing to block the knees to the body from River.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Baird lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Baird controls the action.
River is pushing Baird up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baird misses with the head strike.
River blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baird avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River blocking some punches.
Good body shot from River.
River works on Baird's body with a couple of short punches.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
River has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baird regains guard immediately.
River passes Baird's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bert River.
Well River has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFL 96 | Powerful Auspices
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Happy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Happy scores with a takedown into Baird's guard.
Happy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baird wants to hit a sweep here but Happy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Baird there!
Happy throws a wild left hand from mount and Baird manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy wants to stand up but Baird has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Happy throwing shots but Baird is blocking nicely. #T1#
Happy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baird's head.
Baird gets full guard.
Happy stands up over Baird, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Happy wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.
Happy postures up in Baird's guard and throws a big left but Baird blocks it.
Happy wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Happy works over Baird with some ground and pound from guard.
Happy wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baird holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Baird utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Happy wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Baird preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baird managing to control the position.
Baird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Baird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Happy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Happy.
A little feinted left hand from Baird on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Happy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Baird misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Happy does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Happy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Happy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Happy wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Happy is looking to work some ground and pound but Baird has wrist control.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Happy forces his way into half guard.
Baird regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Happy.
Happy distracts Baird with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baird has momentary wrist control but Happy slips an elbow through the middle.
Happy trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy is looking to work some ground and pound but Baird has wrist control.
Happy is looking to work some ground and pound but Baird has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Happy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Happy slips a straight right by Baird.
Baird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Happy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Happy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Happy is defended easily by Baird.
The fighters circling - Baird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt
and Baird counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corey Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Happy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baird defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Happy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baird quickly recovers to half guard.
Baird regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Happy.
Baird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Happy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Happy trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
Happy is fighting to break Baird's control of his arms but Baird is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Happy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Happy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Happy moves forwards but Baird connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Corey Baird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Happy just misses with a punch to the body.
Happy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baird listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baird misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Happy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Happy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Happy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Happy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Baird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Happy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Happy trying to control the action but Baird is working from the bottom.
Baird wants to control but Happy is keeping busy.
Baird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baird is not content to let Happy control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Happy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Baird makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Baird scores with a body shot.
Happy looks to land a combination but Baird avoids it well.
Baird misses with a body shot.
Baird throws out a powerful jab.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Happy slips the punch.
Happy shoots and misses
and Baird counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Baird dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Happy needs to keep his hands up - Baird had a free shot at his head there.
Baird punishes Happy's body with a nice straight punch.
Happy tries to clinch but Baird moves out of range.
Baird looks to throw the jab but Happy is out of range.
Baird looks to land a right hand but Happy moved out of range.#TD2#
Baird gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Happy looking to sit in guard and control but Baird gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Baird gets to his feet - Happy follows without any prompting.
Happy throws a body kick that misses
and Baird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by Happy.
Happy wants to counter the offense by Baird and move into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Happy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baird!
Happy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Happy trying to control the action but Baird is working from the bottom.
Happy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baird haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Happy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Baird tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baird parries the strikes from Happy easily there. Happy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baird to escape. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baird avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Happy.
Happy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working.
Anti Happy has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Happy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Happy controls the position from side control.
Happy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working. #T3#
Happy cracks Baird with a big elbow.
Happy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baird is looking to regain half guard here but Happy keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Happy swings around for an armbar but Baird sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Happy's guard.
Baird would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Baird gets to his feet - Happy follows without any prompting.
Baird connects with a good right hand that stumbles Happy. Happy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Happy avoids the body shot from Baird.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Happy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
Baird misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Happy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baird manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baird keeping full guard, as Happy tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Baird showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baird 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SFL 90 | Half Baked
Date: Aug 02, 2021

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Baird there.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tosen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baird misses with a few strikes there.
Baird throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tosen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.#KD2#
Tosen cracks Baird with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tosen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Baird to stand back up!#ROC2#Baird is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird throws a poor cross that misses
and Tosen 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 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mama Tosen!
Our winner, Mama Tosen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 81 | Shipilov vs Wojcik
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Baird on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soda. Soda obviously looking to wear him down.
Baird drops his hands momentarily and Soda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baird drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soda avoids the body shot from Baird.
Baird 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.
Baird stuns Soda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soda blocks a jab.
Baird works Soda's body with a nice hook.
Soda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baird on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baird misses with a right hand
and Soda counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Soda.
Soda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Soda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soda thuds his right hand into Baird's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Nice defenses there by Soda.
Baird throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Baird throws a hook but Soda avoids it easily.#T1#
Baird misses with a lunging right hand
and Soda counters with a straight right hand.
Baird throws a hook but Soda avoids it easily.
Baird throws a shot from downtown. Soda moves away and avoids it.
Soda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Soda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soda manages to avoid it.
Baird swings widly with a right hand
and Soda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baird displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baird takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baird misses with an uppercut.
Soda throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soda. That's going to slow Baird down.
Baird looks to throw the jab but Soda is out of range.
Soda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Baird lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Soda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baird did well to prevent Soda getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soda is keen to just control but Baird is a slippery customer.
Well, if Soda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Soda seems to be looking for submissions.
Baird tries to roll over but Soda keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Soda is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Baird slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Soda postures up.
Soda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Soda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baird is keeping the position for now.
Soda passes into half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Soda seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Soda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Soda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baird wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but 3 Piece Soda will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Soda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baird thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soda connects with a leg kick.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baird throws a nice looking combination but Soda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baird misses with a hook. Soda ducked under it nicely.
Soda scores with a head kick.
Soda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baird has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Soda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Soda.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soda.
Soda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soda under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Soda.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Soda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird walks into a left hand.
Soda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Soda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baird clobbers Soda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baird lands with a shot to the body.
Baird throws a body shot but no joy.
Baird throws a hook but Soda blocks it.
Soda fails to land the takedown.
Soda with the inside leg kick.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Soda throws out a counter right but Baird avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Soda rushes Baird and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soda scores with a hook to the body.
Soda blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Soda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Soda gets control of Baird's arms and successfully pulls guard. Soda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Soda trying to control the position. #SU#
Baird stands up from Soda's guard - Baird perhaps looking for a knockout.
Soda ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Baird thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baird fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baird misses with an uppercut. Soda saw that one coming.
Soda lands a right hook to the body.
Soda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corey Baird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soda scores with a body shot.
Soda scores with a leg kick.
Soda tries to clinch but Baird is having none of it.
Baird misses the jab.#T3#
Soda lands a leg kick that knocks Baird off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Soda.
Baird thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Soda doesn't manage to clinch there - Baird circles away.
Baird misses with a right hand
and Soda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baird thows a left - swing and a miss!
3 Piece Soda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Baird does no damage.
Baird moves out of range of the leg kick from Soda.
Soda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baird finds it's way round the side to connect with Soda's head.
Baird steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Soda. That one must have hurt.
Baird stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soda.
Soda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Baird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soda.
And Soda responds with a good body kick, but Baird manages to step out the way in time.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Soda slips the punch.
Baird tries to bum rush Soda with a series of wild strikes but Soda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soda tries to counter with a clinch but Baird shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Soda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird scores with a nice strike.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Soda tries for a takedown but Baird sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soda scores with a punch to the head.
Baird is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Baird misses.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Baird misses with a hook
letting Soda counter with a right hand.
Soda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baird defends it nicely.
Corey Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of 3 Piece Soda.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Baird on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soda scores with a sloppy right hand. Baird should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but 3 Piece Soda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Soda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soda moves away from the strike by Baird.
Soda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Baird. Those never looked like landing.
Baird has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soda.
Baird misses with a body shot
and Soda counters with a straight right hand.
Soda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Soda has a takedown stuffed.
Soda misses with a lunging right hand
and Baird counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but Soda is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Baird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baird has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Soda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baird.
Soda connects with a solid leg kick.
Baird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soda counters with a stiff right hand.
Soda fails with a takedown attempt.
Soda drops his hands momentarily and Baird takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Soda ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Baird looks to land a left hand but Soda moved out of range nicely.
Baird takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baird throws a shot from downtown. Soda moves away and avoids it.
Baird misses with a hook.
Baird misses with a looping left.
Corey Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Baird tries to move into range but Soda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baird misses with an uppercut
and Soda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baird misses with an uppercut. Soda saw that one coming.
Baird throws a lazy uppercut
and Soda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Soda does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Soda moves into range and clinches up with Baird.
Baird fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soda lands a nice uppercut.
Soda tries a body shot but Baird blocks it.
Soda tries to pull guard but Baird won't allow it.
Corey Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of 3 Piece Soda.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soda's elbow.
Soda lands with a short shot to the head.
Soda tries to work over Baird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soda tries a body shot but Baird blocks it.
Baird misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land. #T3#
Soda tries a body shot but Baird blocks it.
Baird throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Soda.
Baird throws a head punch that misses.
Baird lands with a short shot to the head.
Soda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baird's elbow.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soda misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soda.
A left hand lands to the body for Soda.
Soda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baird looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Soda drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Baird stands up and waves to Soda to follow him.
Soda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Soda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soda wants to clinch up but Baird keeps it at a distance.
Baird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Soda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Soda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baird throws a poor cross that misses
and Soda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soda.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soda manages to avoid it.
Soda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
Soda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soda lands with a nice body punch.
Soda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baird misses with a wild body shot.
Soda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
3 Piece Soda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... 3 Piece Soda!
A victorious 3 Piece Soda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 72 | Reloaded
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Ford looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.
Baird 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.
Ford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Ford.
Ford slips under a jab.
Crunch! Ford slams his shin into Baird's torso.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ford.
A combination from Baird does no damage.
Ford throws out a counter right but Baird avoids it with no problem.
Ford lands a nice looking body kick.
Baird moves away from the strike by Ford.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
Baird misses with a left hand
and Ford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Ford forces Baird back against the cage and clinches.
Ford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ford wants to stall.
Ford leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baird swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch.
Ford scores with a nice right hand.
Baird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford scores with a one two! Baird had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Baird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Baird smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Ford misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Baird wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Baird has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ford.#T2#
A big right from Baird misses.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baird.
Ford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Ford.
Ford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baird to score with a decent uppercut.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Baird misses.
Baird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Baird misses its intended target.
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford slips a straight right by Baird.
Baird misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
Ford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baird misses with a right hand
and Ford counters with a right hand to the body.
Baird sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Ford lands a slapping body shot.
Ford cracks Baird with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ford misses with a kick to the body.
Baird fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ford on the side of the head.
Ford tests Baird's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baird with a hook.
Baird misses with a hook
and Ford counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Baird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ford slips under a jab from Baird.
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!
Baird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford throws the kick towards the body but Baird avoids it.
Ford throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Baird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baird throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Baird throws a lazy uppercut
and Ford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baird was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baird moves away.
Baird is looking to counter punch.
Ford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Ford gets a clinch.
Ford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bairds head.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
Baird lands a right hand.
Baird working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ford blocking some punches.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ford digs a right hand into Baird's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baird's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baird working aggressively here.
Baird digs a right hand into Ford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ford's gas tank.
Baird lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Ford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Baird's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
A big right from Baird misses.
Baird will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ford lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Ford has managed to clinch.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baird's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baird misses with some punches.
Ford has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baird seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ford can turn it around.#BC2#
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baird misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Landon Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baird moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baird takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Baird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baird is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baird has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ford.#T1#
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
Baird throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford throws a wild body kick that Baird sees coming a mile off.
Ford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baird rather than just go for the knockout.
Ford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baird takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Baird throws a poor cross that misses
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
Baird is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ford's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Baird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Ford.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ford. Baird shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Ford scores with a leg kick.
Baird takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Ford.
Ford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ford cracks Baird with an open hand slap.
Baird fails to land with a series of punches.
Ford counters with a body kick.
Baird swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baird missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baird misses the jab.
Baird throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Baird takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Ford misses with a body kick.
Ford connects with a body shot.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
Ford moves out of range as Baird strikes.
Baird takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baird takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baird looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Ford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ford misses with a series of wild punches.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Ford thuds a left hand into Baird's body.
Baird throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ford with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Baird takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Baird.
Ford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ford slips a straight right by Baird.
Ford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Baird misses its intended target.
Ford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baird with a body shot.
Baird takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
Baird throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baird misses with a jab to the body
and Ford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Ford connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Ford does no damage.
Baird looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baird manages to avoid it.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Baird's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Baird misses the jab.
Ford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baird lands a jab to Ford's midsection.
Ford scores with a push kick.
Baird cracks Ford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baird misses with a looping right.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baird takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baird looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baird doesn't seem bothered though.
Ford with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford thows a body kick. Baird tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ford punishes Baird's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Ford.
A lazy left from Ford finds it's target.#T1#
Ford scores with a kick to the body.
Ford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baird misses with a body shot.
Ford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baird walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ford.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford misses with a body punch
and Baird counters with a stiff right hand.
Ford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Ford, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baird is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baird avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford scores with a body shot.
Corey Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Baird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baird misses with an uppercut.
Ford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baird will feel that in the morning.
Ford lands a nice hook to Baird's body. Baird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Ford.
Ford stuns Baird with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Ford dips to his left and cracks Baird with an uppercut!
Ford wants to clinch
and Baird counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Baird. Those never looked like landing.
Ford lands with an uppercut that bounces Baird off the cage and back into range.
Ford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baird throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford jabs Baird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ford lands with a good body shot.
Ford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Ford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Landon Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ford drives through and clinches with Baird against the cage.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
Baird lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford stalling in the clinch but Baird improves position.
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ford slows down the pace here. #T4#
Nice body punch from Baird - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird working aggressively here.
Ford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baird has a couple of punches blocked by Ford. #BC2#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Baird - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ford slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baird needs to keep his hands up - Ford had a free shot at his head there.
Baird swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
A cross from Ford lands.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Ford!
Our winner, Landon Ford, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 63 | Thomas vs Christophe
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Baird moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Baird is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baird takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Lee misses.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baird, as that shot connected.
Baird scores with a decent looking hook.
Baird misses with a hook.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baird.
Baird moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Baird counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Baird missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Baird's head but Baird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Baird throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Baird and move into the clinch.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baird swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Baird lands with an overhand left.
Baird misses with an uppercut.
Baird misses with a combination #CL#
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Baird can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Baird stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Baird punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Baird throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Baird drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baird connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee with a jab.
Baird misses with a looping left.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Baird takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baird throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Baird counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee tries for a takedown but Baird sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baird lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baird.#CUT2#It looks like John Lee has been cut.
Lee slips under a jab from Baird.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Baird.#T3#
Baird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Baird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Baird's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baird misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baird misses with a body shot.
Corey Baird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee connects with the punch.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baird misses with a two punch combination.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baird is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Baird up against the cage.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Baird scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baird just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baird working aggressively here.
Baird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee prevents a body shot from Baird.
Baird lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Baird.
Baird can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action. #TD#
Lee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Baird dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Baird misses.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baird checks it well.
Baird connects with a jab.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Baird circles away.
Baird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Baird as he connects with a hook.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Baird swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Baird misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Baird can't fight it off and eventually Lee manages to take the fight to the floor. Baird looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Baird blocks nicely.
Lee wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baird is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.
Baird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee won't allow Baird to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Lee rushes Baird and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baird lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baird being controlled against the cage.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baird misses with a punch on the inside.
Baird lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baird lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baird lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
A short uppercut from Baird.
A right hook to the body lands for Baird. #T3#
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to pull guard but Baird forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Baird.
Baird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baird lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Baird fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baird misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Lee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lee manages to end up in side control.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working.
Lee is really struggling to control Baird but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lee throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Baird works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
Baird keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Baird is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baird knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Baird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Lee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baird misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Baird misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baird working aggressively here.
Baird is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baird swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baird walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Baird looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Baird misses.
Baird misses with a double jab.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baird sprawls well. Baird wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Baird throws a shot to the body.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Baird sprawls well.
Lee throws a right and a left that Baird avoids nicely.
Baird cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baird misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Baird manages to avoid it.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baird keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Baird's shoulder, as Baird tries to avoid the shot.
Baird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Baird throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Baird thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
John Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Baird moves away from the strike by Lee.
Baird thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Baird tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Baird manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Lee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baird!
John Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baird has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Baird.
Corey Baird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Baird decides to return to a standing position.
Baird swings for the body but Lee moves out of range. #CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Lee pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baird defends well.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4##SU2#
Baird stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baird digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Baird lands the left hand.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Baird staying out of range there.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baird is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Baird circles away and we're back to standing.
Baird throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Baird - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Baird finds it's target.
Baird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
A little jabbing left from Baird on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Baird!
During a confident post fight interview, Corey Baird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, John Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'.

Event: SFL 55 | Gladiators
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Picogram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picogram connects with the punch.
Baird lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baird thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Picogram tries a head kick but it misses.
Baird fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Picogram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baird connects with a single shot there.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baird misses with a looping right.
Baird has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brazilian Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baird.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Baird checks a leg kick.
Baird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Picogram tries to work over Baird's front leg with a kick but Baird checks it.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Baird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Picogram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baird throws a looping overhand right but Picogram ducks down to avoid it.
Baird throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab.
Baird scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baird drops his hands momentarily and Picogram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
Baird misses with a wild body shot.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Baird staying out of range there.
Baird is looking for a counter combo.
Picogram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baird lands with a hook. Picogram tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Baird moves away and avoids it.
Baird misses with an uppercut
and Picogram counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Baird is rocked!#T2#
Picogram scores with a leg kick.
Oh Baird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Picogram connects with a leg kick.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Baird seems to have got his legs back now.
Baird lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picogram.
Picogram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Picogram is rocked!
Baird circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Picogram tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Baird wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Baird!
An out of breath Corey Baird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 44 | Rishkinov vs Winn
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Baird misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Baird.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Baird against the cage.
Baird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baird pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Baird is working Lee over against the cage.
Baird misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baird throws a head punch that misses.
Baird lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Baird lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee. #TD#
Lee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lee manages to end up in side control.

Baird throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Baird misses with an uppercut. #T1##CL#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Baird in a clinch.
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Baird lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Baird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
Baird working aggressively here.
Baird is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baird avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Baird is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Baird to regain full guard. #T2#
Lee trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Top Team inform us that Baird has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lee slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baird sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baird is trying to control but can't.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Baird defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee trying to control the action but Baird is working from the bottom.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #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.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Baird is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
Baird takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.#TD#
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Baird's guard.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corey Baird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Corey Baird's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lee misses with a hook. Baird ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Lee clinches.
Baird has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Baird lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baird blocks an uppercut.
Baird lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baird digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baird pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from Baird misses its intended target.
Baird scores with a hook.#CL#
Lee rushes Baird and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baird working aggressively here.
Baird prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baird after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee blocking some punches.
Baird lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baird fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Lee connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Baird goes down! Lee jumps into full mount looking to finish! #ROC#Baird is rocked!
Lee throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Baird is still in real trouble! Can Lee finish him?
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Baird can't escape the position.
Lee working Baird over with strikes here.
Lee cracks Baird with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lee!
After winning the bout, John Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 37 | Lomax vs Trigger
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1#
Baird throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan Jr's shoulder, as Keenan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Baird misses with a hook. Keenan Jr ducked under it nicely.
Baird scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baird misses with a looping left.
Keenan Jr scores with a jab. Baird acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keenan Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan Jr avoids the body shot from Baird.
Keenan Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Baird steps away.
Baird throws a jab when Keenan Jr was well out of range.
Baird scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baird throws a series of punches but Keenan Jr moves out of range.
Keenan Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baird's corner calls for a 1-2. Baird obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Keenan Jr slips under a jab from Baird.
Baird throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan Jr's shoulder, as Keenan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan Jr moves away.
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan Jr. #T1#
Keenan Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baird throws a poor cross that misses
and Keenan Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baird misses with an uppercut.
Keenan Jr cracks Baird with a good jab.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan Jr.
Baird jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Keenan Jr scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Baird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baird misses the jab.
Baird throws a jab when Keenan Jr was well out of range.
Baird throws a shot to the body.
Baird needs to keep his hands up - Keenan Jr had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Keenan Jr scores with a nice strike.#T2#
A lazy left from Keenan Jr finds it's target.#ROC2#Baird is rocked!
Baird scores with a hook.
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan Jr.
A punch lands to the side of Baird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Baird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baird throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keenan Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Baird drops his hands momentarily and Keenan Jr needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Baird just on the top of the head. Baird drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Baird - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gareth Keenan Jr!
After winning the bout, Gareth Keenan Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Baird.
Donk. Baird catches Salvacion right on the button with a cross.
Salvacion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baird lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Salvacion falls backwards - clearly groggy! Baird dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Baird!
A victorious Corey Baird thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FARTMMA 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Baird fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winston Jr, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Baird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winston Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Baird gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Baird manages to break the clinch.
Baird bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baird misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Winston Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baird avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston Jr.
Baird pushes Winston Jr off looking to stand but Winston Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Winston Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Baird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Baird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winston Jr pulls his head out easily.
Baird regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Baird wants to stand up but Winston Jr is controlling him.
Winston Jr throwing strikes from guard but Baird blocks nicely.
Winston Jr won't allow Baird to sweep him here.
Winston Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Baird has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston Jr postures up.
Winston Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Baird has wrist control.
Winston Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baird utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Baird has his feet on Winston Jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Baird lands with a straight right. Winston Jr didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Baird gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winston Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Winston Jr postures up in Baird's guard and throws a big left but Baird blocks it. #T2#
Winston Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston Jr postures up in Baird's guard and throws a big left but Baird blocks it. #ES2#
Baird manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Baird lands a high kick!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winston Jr takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Baird moves into the clinch.
Winston Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baird pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Baird manages to break the clinch.
Baird circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Winston Jr to the canvas! Winston Jr doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Baird keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Baird!
During a confident post fight interview, Corey Baird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FARTMMA 103
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but River swivels and escapes.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
River stuffs the takedown attempt from Baird. Baird gets slowly back to his feet.
And River counters with a quick kick to the body but Baird blocks it.
Baird fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bert River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Baird.#TD#
River throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baird was covering up waiting for the punch and River finishes the takedown easily into guard.
River is fighting to break Baird's control of his arms but Baird is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Baird is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst River is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
River throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Baird wants to stand up but River is controlling him.
River postures up.
River engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Baird. #CUT2#It looks like Bert River has been cut.
Baird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baird tries to clinch there but River circles away.
River tries to counter with a takedown but Baird is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Baird has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch. #BC2#
Baird breaks from the clinch.
River scores with a shot to the body.
Baird misses with a takedown attempt - River sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
River misses with a wild body shot.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baird walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
Baird tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from River tenderised Baird's leg. Baird is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
River moves into the clinch.
River digs a right hand underneath Baird's ribcage. Baird let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Baird manages to break the clinch.
Baird tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baird throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baird lands a head kick. River smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Baird swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baird takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Baird misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Baird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baird misses with a hook.
Baird throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by River! #ROC#Baird is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
Baird takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River lands with a cross.
Baird is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
River lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Baird head around and knocks him out cold! River hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bert River!
Bert River decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: FARTMMA 98
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Baird misses with a takedown attempt - Bandini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bandini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
A head kick misses from Baird.
Bandini is looking to clinch.
Bandini connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Baird is rocked!
Bandini walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Baird drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bandini swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Baird's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Bandini!
Mac Bandini was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: FARTMMA 93
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dadasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dadasov swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.
Dadasov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baird misses with a looping right.
Dadasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baird stuns Dadasov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick by Dadasov misses
and Baird makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baird moves out of range as Dadasov strikes.
Baird pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dadasov back to the cage. Baird follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Baird lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot by Dadasov.#CUT2#
It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
A jab from Baird finds it's way through Dadasov's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird fails to land the takedown.#T1##CL#
Baird forces Dadasov back against the cage and clinches.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov misses with the head strike.
Baird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Dadasov. #BC#
Baird manages to break the clinch.
Baird throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dadasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dadasov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dadasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dadasov throws out a counter right but Baird avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
Dadasov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baird gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Dadasov to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Baird misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Dadasov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baird! Dadasov lets Baird back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Baird is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Baird tries to clinch but Dadasov moves away
and Dadasov counters with a right hand from hell and Baird is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renat Dadasov!
An out of breath Renat Dadasov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FARTMMA 89
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Baird throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Andermatt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt moves out of range as Baird strikes.
Andermatt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird misses with a two punch combination.
Andermatt blocks a jab.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baird explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baird throws the kick towards the body but Andermatt avoids it.
Baird lands with an uppercut that bounces Andermatt off the cage and back into range.
Andermatt throws a shot from downtown. Baird moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Baird.
Baird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird throws a low kick but Andermatt avoids it.
Andermatt is looking to counter punch.
Andermatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baird.
Baird misses with a right hand
and Andermatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Baird throws a body shot but no joy.
Baird wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baird throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Baird throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baird tries a head kick but it misses.
Baird tries to land a front kick but Andermatt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Andermatt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baird misses with a lunging right hand
and Andermatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
Baird tries to clinch up
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baird manages to avoid it.#T2#
Baird misses with a kick to the body
and Andermatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Baird is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baird throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baird lands a head shot.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
A jab from Baird does it's job there.
Baird connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andermatt. Andermatt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baird manages to avoid it.
Baird takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Andermatt tries to keep at a distance but Baird has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baird creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt misses with a body punch. #T3#
Baird tries to work over Andermatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andermatt tries to throw a body punch but Baird avoids it by throwing Andermatt back against the cage.
Andermatt lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Andermatt manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Andermatt as he connects with a hook.
Baird connects with a crisp jab.
Baird lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andermatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andermatt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baird finds it's way round the side to connect with Andermatt's head.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baird. Baird obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.
Andermatt swings for the body but Baird moves out of range.
Baird misses with a hook
and Andermatt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird throws a leg kick
and Andermatt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baird cracks Andermatt with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
A big right from Baird misses.
Andermatt misses with a two punch combination.
Baird stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baird.
Baird lands a nice shot to the body.
Andermatt misses with a hook.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.
Baird throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andermatt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Baird moves into range and clinches up with Andermatt.
Baird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baird fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baird misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Andermatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Baird dominated that round.
That's time! Andermatt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Baird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baird takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt tries to counter by clinching up but Baird breaks away and moves out of range.
Andermatt defending well as Baird loads up on a big left hand.
Andermatt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baird.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andermatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andermatt.
Baird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Baird scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Baird throws a right hand that misses
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Andermatt gets tackled into the cage by Baird. Baird maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Baird.
Andermatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt is leaning against Baird and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Andermatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baird backwards.
Baird is still on wobbly legs! Can Andermatt finish him?#T1#
Andermatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Baird seems to have recovered his senses.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Andermatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baird throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Baird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
Baird's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andermatt under the eye.
A jab lands there for Baird.
Baird shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baird lands a head kick. Andermatt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've been told by Andermatt's head coaches at TZY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Baird misses.
A quick step to the side and Andermatt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Baird looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Baird takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baird moves away.
A big right from Baird misses.
Andermatt misses with a hook.
Baird follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Andermatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baird.
Baird misses with a body kick.
Baird scores with a hook to the body. Andermatt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Andermatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baird.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baird.
Andermatt moves out of range as Baird strikes.
Andermatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baird, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Baird.
Andermatt swings for the body but Baird moves out of range.
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baird lands a nice looking kick to the body. Andermatt takes a step back to recover.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
As Baird tries to get set, Andermatt tries to push him back and clinch up but Baird manages to avoid the attempt.
Baird throws the left hand but Andermatt avoids the punch easily.
Baird works Andermatt's body with a nice hook.
Andermatt slips under a jab from Baird.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baird. That's going to slow Andermatt down.
Andermatt misses with a hook. Baird ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Baird swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andermatt.
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andermatt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baird looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt swinging wildly here.
Baird finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Andermatt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baird misses with an uppercut
and Andermatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corey Baird seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andermatt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bairds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baird lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baird throws out a leg kick but Andermatt moves out of range and Baird only half commits.
Andermatt wants to clinch.
Andermatt lunges at Baird with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baird's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Corey Baird will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Baird fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andermatt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andermatt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Baird moves in looking to clinch but Andermatt pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baird, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baird.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baird paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andermatt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Baird.
Andermatt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andermatt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baird finds it's way round the side to connect with Andermatt's head.
Andermatt clobbers Baird with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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 Baird lands.
Baird misses with a left hand
and Baird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andermatt blocks a leg kick.
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
It looked like Andermatt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baird.
A swing and a miss from Baird.
Andermatt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Baird misses.
Baird walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andermatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andermatt is looking for a counter combo.
Andermatt thuds a left hand into Baird's body.
A punch lands to the side of Andermatt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Baird with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andermatt to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target. #T2#
Baird sizes up Andermatt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baird throws a lazy body kick
and Andermatt counters with a crisp right that sends Baird to the canvas! Andermatt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Andermatt!
A very excited looking Roger Andermatt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: FARTMMA 84
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
A slow jab from Baird misses its intended target.
Baird fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Sully rushes Baird and presses him up against the cage.
Sully blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sully blocks a body shot from Baird.
Baird lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sully blocks an uppercut.
Sully blocking some punches. #BC#
Sully manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Sully decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Baird kicks off Sully and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sully looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Baird moves into the clinch.
Baird tries a body shot but Sully blocks it.
Sully definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sully prevents a body shot from Baird.
Sully is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baird misses with a punch on the inside.
Sully blocking some punches. #BC#
Sully breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sully blocks a head kick by Baird.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sully. #T1#
Baird keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Baird gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sully to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Baird pushes Sully off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baird!
Sully walks into a straight right hand from Baird.
Baird fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sully is out of range.
Baird throws a head kick but Sully moves out of range.
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!
Baird blocks a leg kick.
Sully closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baird jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Baird does it's job there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baird.
Sully stalks Baird and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baird's face. Baird staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
Sully lands with a big left! Baird is wobbled badly! Sully comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Baird to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Capt Sully!

Event: FARTMMA 79
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baird checks a leg kick.
Terrell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baird lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baird tries to clinch up but Terrell circles away and keeps his distance.
Baird misses the jab.
Baird swings for the body but Terrell moves out of range.
Baird throws a hook but Terrell avoids it easily.
Baird throws a head kick but Terrell moves out of range.
Terrell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Baird scores with a nice right hand.
Baird tries to work over Terrell's front leg with a kick but Terrell checks it.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird scores with a nice right hand.
Terrell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Terrell wants to slow Baird down by chopping away at his legs.
Baird swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Baird.
Baird is looking to land body kicks.
Terrell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baird just manages to avoid it.
Baird misses with a looping right.#T1#
That kick from Terrell tenderised Baird's leg. Baird is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baird scores with a leg kick.
Terrell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Terrell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baird is out of range and Terrell settles back down.
Baird feints a counter leg kick.
Baird lands with a hook. Terrell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baird moves out of range as Terrell throws a body kick.
Baird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Terrell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baird throws a hook but Terrell avoids it easily.
Terrell checks a leg kick nicely.
Baird moves out of range of the body kick.
Baird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell moves out of range as Baird strikes.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terrell.
Terrell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baird checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Terrell misses with a leg kick.
Baird cracks Terrell with a good jab.
Baird throws a leg kick but Terrell moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baird lands a jab to the nose.
Terrell tries to move into range but Baird moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baird misses with a low kick.
Baird throws a front kick aimed at Terrell's knee but Terrell avoids it well.
As Baird backs away, Terrell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Baird.
Terrell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Terrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baird lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Terrell is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Baird throws a low kick but Terrell moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Baird.
Terrell thumps Baird with a low kick.
Baird looks to throw the jab but Terrell is out of range.
Terrell throws a quick counter head kick but Baird was just out of range.#T3#
Baird throws a leg kick that misses.
Baird throws a leg kick that is checked
and Terrell counters with a thumping low kick.
Terrell throws a low kick, looking for Baird's leg but Baird calmly moves out of range.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terrell manages to avoid it.
Terrell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Terrell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baird walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Terrell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baird connects with a body shot.
Baird lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baird.
Baird misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Baird lands but Terrell takes it in his stride.
Baird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell.
Terrell misses with a body kick.
And Baird responds with a good body kick, but Terrell manages to step out the way in time.
Baird throws a push kick but Terrell slaps the foot to one side.
Terrell throws a counter high kick but Baird was just alert enough to avoid it.
Terrell blocks a jab.
Terrell half committed to a counter leg kick.
Terrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Baird looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baird scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrell throws a head kick that misses.
Baird throws a body punch but Terrell moves out of range.
Baird tries to clinch up but Terrell circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Baird moves into range and clinches up with Terrell.
Baird throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
A shot in the inside from Baird. #BC#
Terrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baird scores with a kick to the body.
Baird is looking to slow Terrell down with leg kicks.
Baird misses with a head kick.
Baird throws a series of strikes that have Terrell backpedaling.
Good standup being displayed there by Baird as he connects with a hook.
Baird throws an off balance right hand
and Terrell counters with an inside leg kick.
Baird misses with a low kick.
Terrell throws a quick counter kick to the body but Baird avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Baird dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Terrell 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.
Baird throws a shot from downtown. Terrell moves away and avoids it.
Baird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Baird misses.
Baird misses with an uppercut. Terrell saw that one coming.
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
Baird buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baird misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terrell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Baird misses with a hook. Terrell ducked under it nicely.
Baird misses with a low kick as Terrell jumps back.
Baird misses with a body shot.
Terrell is looking to counter with a body kick.
Terrell avoids the body shot from Baird.
Corey Baird seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird looks to land a body kick but Terrell moved away.
Terrell half committed to a counter leg kick.
Terrell misses with a low kick.
Baird looks to land a body kick but Terrell moved away.
Terrell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Terrell throws a leg kick but Baird moved away.
That kick from Baird tenderised Terrell's leg. Terrell is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Baird connects with a leg kick. Terrell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baird pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Terrell counters with a quick kick to the body but Baird blocks it.
Baird stalks Terrell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Terrell's face. Terrell staggers backwards, shaken.
Baird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Baird.
Terrell looks for the body kick but Baird saw that one coming.
Terrell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Terrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell.
Terrell throws a counter high kick but Baird was just alert enough to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Baird.
Terrell moves out of range of the body kick.
Baird with a jab.
Terrell throws a low kick but Baird avoids it.
Baird misses with an uppercut.
Baird tries to work over Terrell's front leg with a kick but Terrell checks it.
Terrell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baird is out of range.
Baird tests Terrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Terrell throws a chopping leg kick but Baird manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baird tries to land a leg kick but Terrell saw it coming and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird lands a nice looking kick to the body. Terrell takes a step back to recover.
Terrell throws a leg kick but Baird sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baird lands with a good body shot.
Baird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Terrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baird.
Baird feints a counter leg kick.
Terrell misses with a low kick.
Baird is looking to clinch but Terrell is avoiding it.
Baird is looking to chop away at Terrell's legs.
Baird blocks the body kick.
Terrell throws a chopping leg kick but Baird manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baird tries to clinch but Terrell is having none of it.
Terrell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Baird moves into range and clinches up with Terrell.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baird can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action. #T3#
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baird can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
Baird works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Terrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baird thuds his right hand into Terrell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baird feints and then cracks Terrell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Terrell down.
Baird scores with the left hand. Terrell knows he should have avoided that one.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Terrell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baird is able to avoid easily.
Terrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Baird bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Baird in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
An inside leg kick lands from Baird.
Baird throws a leg kick but Terrell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It appears Terrell was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Baird dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baird tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Terrell is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Baird.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terrell.
Good exchange - Baird coming out on top.
Terrell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terrell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Baird counters with an outside leg kick.
Terrell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baird counters with a good low kick that Terrell was not able to check.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baird.
Terrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Baird lands an overhand right.
Baird lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baird lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Terrell 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.
Baird connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Baird 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#
Baird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird with a hook.
Baird throws a head kick that misses.
Baird misses with an uppercut.
Terrell looks to land a body kick but Baird moved away.
Baird throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baird keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baird looks to land a left hand but Terrell moved out of range nicely.
Terrell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baird just manages to avoid it.
Baird lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baird feints and then cracks Terrell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Terrell down.
Terrell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baird throws a wild body kick that Terrell sees coming a mile off.
Baird lands a jab to the head.
Baird misses with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Terrell.#T1#
Baird throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baird checks the leg kick.
Terrell throws a solid leg kick but Baird takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Terrell.
Terrell misses with a leg kick
and Baird counters with a one-two to the body.
Baird throws a leg kick which misses Terrell's front leg but catches the back leg as Terrell tries to avoid it.
Baird misses with a low kick.
Terrell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baird just manages to avoid it.
Terrell throws out a leg kick but Baird moves out of range and Terrell only half commits.
Baird scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Terrell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baird tries to score with a low kick but Terrell moves his leg out of the way.
Terrell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Baird - just one landing.
Baird misses with a hook. Terrell ducked under it nicely.
Terrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Terrell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baird is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Baird.
Phillip Terrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Baird throws a low kick but Terrell moves out of range easily.
Terrell moves out of range of the strikes.
Terrell checks a leg kick.
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!
Baird checks a leg kick.
Baird lands a slapping body shot.
Terrell misses with a low kick.
Baird lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Terrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terrell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terrell throws a head kick that misses
and Baird counters with an inside leg kick.
Baird misses with a hook
and Terrell counters with a good low kick that Baird was not able to check.
Baird missing with a left hand there. Terrell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Baird is predictable there
and Terrell counters with a thumping low kick.
Terrell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baird. Baird obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Baird looks to throw the jab but Terrell is out of range.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Baird misses with a body kick.
Baird connects with a crisp jab.
Baird is looking to slow Terrell down with leg kicks.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell throws a low kick, looking for Baird's leg but Baird calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Baird rushes Terrell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baird presses Terrell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baird softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terrell is trying to break free.
Baird blocks an elbow strike.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
A short right from Baird. #T4#
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrell wants to break free but Baird has control.
Terrell blocks an uppercut.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terrell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baird's brow.
Terrell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baird blocks an elbow strike from Terrell.
Terrell is looking to break free of the clinch but Baird has double underhooks.
Baird tries a body shot but Terrell blocks it.
Baird blocks an elbow strike from Terrell.
Baird misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baird keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Terrell's efforts to push away.
Terrell blocking some punches.
Baird lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Terrell.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terrell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baird avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Baird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baird has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Baird!
After winning the bout, Corey Baird thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Phillip Terrell stepped up to the mic, saying 'back to the drawing board I go big thanks to the fans maybe next fight my opponent won't try to hug my nuts all fight'.

Event: FARTMMA 72
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1##TD#
McKraken scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baird wants to get back to his feet but McKraken drags him back down.
Baird is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
McKraken is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baird is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baird tries to escape but McKraken is in control. #SUB#
McKraken tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
McKraken working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird wants to get back to his feet but McKraken drags him back down.#T1##SUB#
McKraken is working to tighten his grip on Baird's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Baird has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McKraken is really squeezing tight and eventually Baird passes out! McKraken breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gemechu McKraken!
Gemechu McKraken decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: FARTMMA 67
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Baird tries a head kick but it misses.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Baird throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baird goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Baird backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Baird manages to avoid it all.
Jab, jab by Baird - just one landing.
That kick from Baird tenderised Strdoza's leg. Strdoza is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Baird misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baird.
Baird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Baird connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Strdoza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Baird closes the distance and clinches.
Baird softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baird lands a shot to the body.
Strdoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Baird has double underhooks.
Baird lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strdoza.
Baird tries a body shot but Strdoza blocks it.
Baird digs a right hand underneath Strdoza's ribcage. Strdoza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strdoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baird lands a shoulder strike.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Baird on the inside.
Strdoza takes a shot to the head.
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Baird digs a right hand into Strdoza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strdoza's gas tank.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Baird keeps him there for the moment.
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Baird struggles to land a body shot inside as Strdoza controls his hands.
Baird lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strdoza tries to break free but Baird pushes him back against the cage.
Baird pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Baird.
A body shot lands from Baird.
A short right from Baird.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baird creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
Baird pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baird lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Baird.
Baird throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strdozas head.
Strdoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baird lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Strdoza avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baird lands a shoulder strike.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Baird.
Nice body punch from Baird - that landed with a thud.
Baird working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baird can't find room to land a body shot as Strdoza controls the action.
Strdoza is trying to push Baird away but Baird has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baird pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baird lands a body shot.
Baird lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Baird as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Baird.
A right hook to the body lands for Baird. #T4#
Baird scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Baird.
Strdoza looks winded!
A short uppercut from Baird.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baird scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Baird keeps him there for the moment.
Baird is pressed up against the cage. Strdoza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baird down to the mat. Baird avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Corey Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Strdoza.
Baird scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strdoza has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Baird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strdoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strdoza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strdoza there as he acknowledges the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baird.
Baird lands the left hand.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird is looking to slow Strdoza down with leg kicks.
Strdoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Baird dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Strdoza defending well as Baird loads up on a big left hand.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Baird bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baird scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Baird clinches.
Baird misses with a body punch.
Baird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strdoza prevents a body shot from Baird.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strdoza's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Strdoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baird lands with a light punch inside.
Baird lands a nice shot to the body.
Corey Baird has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baird scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strdoza.
Baird lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Baird.
Nice body punch from Baird - that landed with a thud.
Baird misses with a body punch.
Baird lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Baird forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baird lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Baird works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strdoza is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Baird.
Baird lands a hook that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baird.
Baird lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Baird lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Still in the clinch, Baird scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Strdoza is rocked!
Baird works on Strdoza's body with a couple of short punches.
Strdoza is still on wobbly legs! Can Baird finish him?
Baird lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Baird lands a hook that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
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!
Baird softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baird creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Strdoza with a big uppercut! Strdoza tries to clinch up but Baird pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Strdoza to the mat! Strdoza covers up and Baird unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Corey Baird!
An out of breath Corey Baird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FARTMMA 61
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Backman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Backman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Backman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Backman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baird connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baird seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Backman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baird.
Nice shot by Baird.
Sloppy strikes from Backman. Those never looked like landing.
Baird scores with a nice strike.
Baird scores with a nice head shot.
Baird throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baird slips under a jab from Backman.
Baird is looking to counter punch.
Baird lunges at Backman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Backman's hand.
Backman swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Baird on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Backman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Baird missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Backman tries to bum rush Baird with a series of wild strikes but Baird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baird turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baird bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Backman takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Backman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Backman there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Baird takes the fight into the clinch.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
Backman blocking some punches.
Backman wants to get back to striking at distance but Baird won't allow it.
Baird throws a head punch that misses.
Backman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Backman has had enough of the clinch but Baird keeps him there for the moment.
Baird tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Backman tries to break free but Baird pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman tries to break free but Baird pushes him back against the cage.
Baird tries to work over Backman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Baird scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baird has Backman pressed against the cage, preventing Backman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Baird.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird keeps control of Backman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baird throws a punch but it's blocked by Backman.
Baird scores with a shoulder strike.
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Backman avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Backman is trying to break the clinch but Baird has him pressed against the cage.
Baird tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Backman avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Baird keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Backman's efforts to push away.
Backman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baird scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Backman avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Backman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baird lands a body punch in the clinch.
Backman wants to get back to striking at distance but Baird won't allow it.
Baird lands with a left to the head.
Baird lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baird throws a head punch that misses.
Backman prevents a body shot from Baird.
Backman tries to break the clinch but Baird is controlling the position.
Backman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baird is working Backman over against the cage.
Baird can't find room to land a body shot as Backman controls the action.
Backman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Baird - that landed with a thud.
Baird tries to work over Backman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Backman blocks a body shot from Baird.
Baird lands a body punch in the clinch.
Backman tries to circle away but Baird has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Baird.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Baird dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Baird throws a lazy right hand but Backman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Backman scores with a hook to the body. Baird takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Backman throws a poor cross that misses
and Baird counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Backman lands a nice shot to the body.
Baird smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Backman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baird manages to avoid it.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baird delivers a nice body kick.
Baird avoids a punch combination nicely.
Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
Baird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Backman.
Baird fires out a quick counter leg kick but Backman just manages to avoid it.
Baird scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baird fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baird is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corey Baird is winning the standup battle so far.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
Baird scores with a crisp jab that stopped Backman in his tracks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baird, right into the meat. #T1#
Baird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Backman misses with a hook to the body
and Baird connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baird ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
Backman scores with a body shot.
Baird 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.
Backman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baird rather than just go for the knockout.
Backman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Backman blocks a jab.
A jab from Baird misses.
Baird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backman can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Backman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird lands with a kick to the temple. Backman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Backman misses with a double jab
and Baird counters with a good low kick that Backman was not able to check.
Baird darts in and out, connecting 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!
Backman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Backman slips under a jab.
Backman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baird is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird throws a hook but Backman avoids it easily.
Baird is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks.
Backman misses with an uppercut.
Backman misses with a body shot.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Baird throws a hook but Backman avoids it easily.
Backman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
A jab from Baird misses.
Backman throws a series of punches but Baird avoids them all with ease.
Baird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baird throws a hook but Backman blocks it.
Backman tries to bum rush Baird with a series of wild strikes but Baird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Backman does no damage.
Backman walks into a stiff left hand from Baird.#T3#
Backman slips a jab from Baird.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Baird delivers a nice body kick.
Backman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Baird scoring well with a low kick there.
Backman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Baird - just one landing.
Backman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Baird throws out a loose jab but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baird.
Backman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baird thuds his right hand into Backman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Baird moves into range and clinches up with Backman.
A bit of stalling here from Backman.
Baird lands a body punch in the clinch.
Backman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
Baird is leaning against Backman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Baird is leaning against Backman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baird scores with a hook to the body.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
Baird throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baird throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Baird.
Corey Baird has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Baird.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baird blocks an uppercut.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
Baird works on Backman's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Baird dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corey Baird's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Backman misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
George Backman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baird throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Backman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baird works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Backman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Backman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baird. Baird obviously looking to wear him down.
Baird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baird is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Backman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Backman misses.
Baird throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Backman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman walks into a stiff left hand from Baird.
Baird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Baird cracks Backman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baird thumps Backman with a low kick.
Baird throws a quick inside leg kick.
Backman looks to land a combination but Baird avoids it well.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Backman throws a lazy uppercut
and Baird counters with a series of strikes. Backman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Backman slips a straight right by Baird.
Baird connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Backman momentarily.
Backman misses with a combination
and Baird counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baird is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Backman is rocked!
Baird connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird throws a leg kick which misses Backman's front leg but catches the back leg as Backman tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Baird misses its intended target.
Backman misses with a lunging right hand
and Baird counters with a good, hard body kick but Backman shrugs it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baird, as that shot connected.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Backman lands a nice hook to Baird's body. Baird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Backman misses with a jab to the body
and Baird makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Baird as he connects with a hook.
Baird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Backman misses with a wild body shot.
Baird feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Backman's calf.
Baird feints and then cracks Backman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Backman down.
Baird moves out of range of the strikes.
Baird is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy.
Baird fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Backman on the side of the head.
Baird throws an overhand right that lands on Backman's shoulder, as Backman tries to avoid the shot.
Baird catches Backman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Backman.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Backman.#T3#
Baird moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Backman takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Backman throws a nice looking combination but Baird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Baird wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baird.
Backman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baird counters with a stiff right hand.
Baird lands an overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Baird.
Backman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Backman misses with a body punch
and Baird counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Baird. That snapped Backman's head back.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Baird finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Baird.
Backman seems to have recovered his senses.
Baird takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baird, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman walks into a left hand.
Baird throws out a loose jab but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baird, right into the meat. #T4#
Baird is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks.
Backman misses with the combination.
Baird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Backman.
Baird lands an overhand right.
Backman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baird.
Baird lands with a nice body kick.
Baird swings for the body but Backman moves out of range.
Baird misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Backman counters by clinching up.
Backman is trying to force a seperation but Baird has the dominant position.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baird prevents Backman from breaking the clinch.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
George Backman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baird misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Baird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baird 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Baird!
Corey Baird decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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