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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Baltaretu blocks a jab.
Baltaretu feints the counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Virtanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virtanen looks to land a right hand but Baltaretu moved out of range.
We've been told by Virtanen's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Virtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baltaretu.
Baltaretu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baltaretu fails with a takedown attempt.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virtanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virtanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Baltaretu.
Baltaretu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virtanen.
Virtanen throws the left hand but Baltaretu avoids the punch easily.
Baltaretu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtanen defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Virtanen. Beautiful body shot.
Virtanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Virtanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Virtanen throws a leg kick but Baltaretu sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Virtanen throws an overhand right that lands on Baltaretu's shoulder, as Baltaretu tries to avoid the shot.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. Baltaretu saw that one coming.#TD2#
Baltaretu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Baltaretu throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Virtanen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Baltaretu is trying to control the action in half guard but Virtanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Baltaretu there.
Virtanen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Virtanen tries to get out of the position.
Virtanen taking some punishment here, with Baltaretu in his half guard.
Baltaretu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baltaretu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baltaretu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baltaretu trying to control but Virtanen is having none of it. #T2#
Virtanen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Virtanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baltaretu is working Virtanen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Virtanen has momentary wrist control but Baltaretu slips an elbow through the middle.
Baltaretu postures up in Virtanen's guard and throws a big left but Virtanen blocks it.
Baltaretu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baltaretu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Virtanen's head.
Virtanen is controlling Baltaretu's posture.#T3#
Baltaretu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baltaretu working some strikes from top position.
Baltaretu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virtanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baltaretu landing some decent shots from guard.
Baltaretu wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
Baltaretu chips away with some ground and pound.
Baltaretu won't allow Virtanen to sweep him here.
Baltaretu trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Baltaretu throws a strike but Virtanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Baltaretu has his hands on Virtanen's head, controlling the position.
Baltaretu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Virtanen prevents Baltaretu from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Virtanen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Onni Virtanen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Virtanen throws a looping overhand right but Baltaretu ducks down to avoid it.
Virtanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut.
And Baltaretu tries to counter it with a takedown but Virtanen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Virtanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baltaretu has time to react.
Onni Virtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Baltaretu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Baltaretu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Virtanen!
Virtanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Virtanen taking a bit of punishment here - Baltaretu scoring with strikes.
Baltaretu working away.
Baltaretu slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltaretu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Baltaretu crashes against the mat.
Baltaretu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Baltaretu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Virtanen is avoiding damage well.
Baltaretu lands a few punches from side control.
Baltaretu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Virtanen to see if he's OK.
Baltaretu wants to control but Virtanen is keeping him busy.
Baltaretu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Virtanen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Baltaretu cracks Virtanen with a big elbow.
Virtanen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Baltaretu.
The ground and pound from Baltaretu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baltaretu working the ground and pound but Virtanen is defending the strikes.
Baltaretu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Baltaretu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Baltaretu working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Baltaretu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Virtanen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baltaretu working the head with strikes.
Virtanen dodges the ground and pound from Baltaretu.
Virtanen struggling a bit here.
Baltaretu is chipping away with strikes.
Baltaretu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Virtanen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Baltaretu.
Virtanen is looking to regain half guard here but Baltaretu keeps moving and retains side control.
Baltaretu cracks Virtanen with a big elbow. #T3#
Virtanen tries to bench press Baltaretu off him but Baltaretu keeps the position.
Baltaretu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Baltaretu is looking to take a break and control but Virtanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virtanen tries to buck Baltaretu off but Baltaretu is having none of it.
Baltaretu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Virtanen is avoiding damage well.
Baltaretu grinds an elbow into Virtanen's temple.
Virtanen is not content to let Baltaretu control the position. #T4#
Virtanen parries the strikes from Baltaretu easily there. Baltaretu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Virtanen to escape.
Baltaretu throws an elbow but Virtanen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Baltaretu is working Virtanen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Baltaretu tries to advance to mount but Virtanen denies him.
Baltaretu trying to control the position but Virtanen is working away.
Virtanen is trying to buck Baltaretu off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baltaretu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Baltaretu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Virtanen jabs Baltaretu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baltaretu dives in for a single leg takedown but Virtanen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Virtanen throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Baltaretu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltaretu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baltaretu throws a big right hand that misses.
Baltaretu is looking to work some ground and pound but Virtanen has wrist control.
Baltaretu trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Baltaretu landing some decent shots from guard.
Baltaretu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Baltaretu from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baltaretu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baltaretu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Baltaretu is looking to work some ground and pound but Virtanen has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baltaretu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baltaretu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Virtanen as Baltaretu shoots in.
Baltaretu staying out of range there.
Virtanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Onni Virtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baltaretu dives in for a single leg takedown but Virtanen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Onni Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.
Baltaretu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virtanen as he avoids it easily.
Baltaretu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virtanen.
Baltaretu tries for a takedown but Virtanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baltaretu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baltaretu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Virtanen. Those never looked like landing.
Baltaretu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Virtanen misses its target.
Virtanen scores with a hook to the body. Baltaretu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baltaretu slips under a jab from Virtanen.#T2##TD2#
Baltaretu gets a double leg takedown into Virtanen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baltaretu wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
Baltaretu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baltaretu lands a couple of elbows.
Baltaretu trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baltaretu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baltaretu wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
Baltaretu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baltaretu throws a strike but Virtanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Virtanen wants to control from the top but Baltaretu keeps moving.
Baltaretu is controlling Virtanen's posture.
Baltaretu wants to hit a sweep here but Virtanen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Baltaretu there!
Baltaretu is looking to improve his position but Virtanen isn't that keen on the idea.
Baltaretu is squirming around, avoiding Virtanen's attempts to control the action.
Baltaretu tries to hold on but Virtanen postures up.
Andrei Baltaretu has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Baltaretu is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Baltaretu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Virtanen wants to take a breather but Baltaretu is having none of it.
Baltaretu wants to get back to full guard.
Baltaretu won't allow Virtanen to pass to mount.
Baltaretu is trying to stand back up but Virtanen is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baltaretu keeps working.
Baltaretu is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Virtanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Virtanen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Virtanen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Louis misses with a straight left.
Louis throws an overhand right that lands on Baltaretu's shoulder, as Baltaretu tries to avoid the shot.
Louis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Louis misses with an uppercut. Baltaretu saw that one coming.
Louis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baltaretu.
Louis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baltaretu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Louis's waist but Louis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baltaretu off to one side.
Louis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Baltaretu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Louis on his heels. He'll look to pass Louis's guard now, I'm sure.
Louis trying to keep a closed guard but Baltaretu is proving a slippery customer.
Baltaretu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baltaretu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Louis can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baltaretu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baltaretu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baltaretu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baltaretu cracks Louis with a solid left hand.
Baltaretu distracts Louis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Baltaretu is in close to Louis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baltaretu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baltaretu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baltaretu connects with a couple of short punches.
Baltaretu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baltaretu is working Louis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baltaretu stopping the sweep attempt from Louis.
Baltaretu won't allow Louis to get back to his feet.
Louis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baltaretu is one step ahead there.
Baltaretu controlling from the top position.
Baltaretu connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Baltaretu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baltaretu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baltaretu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Louis for as long as he can get away with.
Baltaretu postures up and lands a big shot to Louis's brow.
Baltaretu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Louis 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.
Baltaretu lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Louis can't keep his opponent in guard - Baltaretu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baltaretu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Louis has hold of Baltaretu's hands but Baltaretu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baltaretu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Baltaretu winds up and cracks Louis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baltaretu 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baltaretu lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltaretu stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baltaretu lands a nice short elbow.
Baltaretu drops an elbow to the side of Louis's head.
Louis trying to control here.
#T4#
Baltaretu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Louis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Louis is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltaretu lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Louis! More strikes land and this one is all over! Baltaretu jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Baltaretu shoots in and gets a takedown into Mada's guard.
Mada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltaretu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mada's head.
Mada throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Baltaretu scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltaretu showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Mada looking for a guillotine here but Baltaretu defends easily.
Mada is breathing heavily.
Baltaretu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#Mada is rocked!
Baltaretu arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mada's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Gajah Mada stepped up to the mic, saying 'World please forgive Me'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Baltaretu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lee quickly recovers to half guard.
Baltaretu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baltaretu misses with a head shot. Lee uses the momentum to regain guard.
Baltaretu won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baltaretu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee wants to stand but Baltaretu is controlling the position.
Baltaretu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Baltaretu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Lee has his feet on Baltaretu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baltaretu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baltaretu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baltaretu goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jun Fan Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.
Baltaretu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baltaretu looks winded!
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baltaretu defends it nicely.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Baltaretu tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baltaretu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
#T2#
Lee cracks Baltaretu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#That has opened up Andrei Baltaretu's cut even more.
Baltaretu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Baltaretu fails with the takedown.
Lee cracks Baltaretu with a good jab.
Lee misses with a few strikes 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!
Lee punishes Baltaretu's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Baltaretu in a clinch.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee avoiding damage.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Baltaretu looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Baltaretu's takedown attempt.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baltaretu.
Lee stalling.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Lee has Baltaretu pushed against the cage.
Baltaretu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jun Fan Lee.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baltaretu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baltaretu manages to circle out of the way.
Baltaretu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Baltaretu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Baltaretu prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Baltaretu looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Lee gets to his feet. Baltaretu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee thuds his right hand into Baltaretu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee tries to bum rush Baltaretu with a series of wild strikes but Baltaretu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been informed that Baltaretu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Baltaretu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Baltaretu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Fan Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Baltaretu's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Baltaretu seems unphased.
Baltaretu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baltaretu misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee thuds a left hand into Baltaretu's body.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#The cut above Andrei Baltaretu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Baltaretu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baltaretu gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#KD#
Lee lands a left and a right that send Baltaretu crashing to the mat, dazed. Lee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Baltaretu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lee is stalling here.
Baltaretu is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Baltaretu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jun Fan Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.#T1#
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Baltaretu's ribcage. Baltaretu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jun Fan Lee.#CL#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Baltaretu.
Baltaretu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baltaretus head. #CUT#Andrei Baltaretu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lee gets through Baltaretu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee leaning against his opponent.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baltaretu can do to turn this around?
Lee effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baltaretu goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Baltaretu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Baltaretu backpedaling.
Baltaretu is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrei Baltaretu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jun Fan Lee!
After winning the bout, Jun Fan Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Baltaretu looking to score a takedown here. Wellington is defending well but Baltaretu drives through and ends up in Wellington's guard.
Baltaretu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wellington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baltaretu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Baltaretu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wellington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baltaretu controlling Wellington's posture.
Baltaretu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baltaretu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wellington on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baltaretu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wellington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baltaretu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wellington wants to stand but Baltaretu has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Wellington throwing strikes but missing.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Baltaretu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wellington is in close to Baltaretu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wellington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baltaretu wants to get back to his feet but Wellington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baltaretu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wellington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baltaretu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wellington is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltaretu 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.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Baltaretu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wellington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baltaretu is looking to stand back up but Wellington counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Baltaretu.
Baltaretu is positioning himself well to prevent Wellington advancing to mount.
Baltaretu gets full guard.
Baltaretu wants to stand but Wellington is controlling the position.
Wellington cracks Baltaretu with a solid left hand.
Baltaretu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wellington dives into side control.
#SU2#
Wellington stands up and beckons Baltaretu to his feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baltaretu.
Wellington wants to control but Baltaretu postures up.
Baltaretu lands an elbow. #T3#
Wellington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wellington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Baltaretu trying to control from Wellington's half guard. Wellington has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wellington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baltaretu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wellington has his hands on Baltaretu's head, controlling the position.
Wellington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baltaretu is one step ahead there.
Baltaretu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wellington works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Wellington pulls Baltaretu in close to prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Wellington has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Baltaretu cracks Wellington with a solid left hand.
Wellington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wellington scores with a nice shot.
Baltaretu throws a big right hand that misses.
Baltaretu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wellington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wellington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baltaretu is one step ahead there.
Baltaretu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wellington 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.
Wellington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baltaretu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Baltaretu wants to stand up but Wellington is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Wellington 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#
Baltaretu shoots in looking for a takedown but Wellington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baltaretu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wellington throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wellington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baltaretu darts in looking for a takedown but Wellington gets double underhooks and turns Baltaretu into the cage.
Wellington feints a counter leg kick.#BC2#
Wellington breaks from the clinch.
Baltaretu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wellington defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Baltaretu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baltaretu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andrei Baltaretu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baltaretu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Baltaretu has been cut.#TD#
Baltaretu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wellington tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baltaretu is in Wellington's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baltaretu won't allow Wellington to sweep him here.
Wellington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Baltaretu tries to kick Wellington off but Wellington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Wellington trying to control from half guard but Baltaretu is working away.
Baltaretu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baltaretu tries to get out of the position.
Baltaretu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wellington has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Humphrey Wellington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wellington content just to control the position here. #ES#
Baltaretu somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Wellington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baltaretu misses with a takedown
and Wellington counters with an outside leg kick.
Baltaretu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wellington counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##KD2#
Wellington lands a big head kick that sends Baltaretu tumbling to the mat! Wellington takes a step backwards and waves Baltaretu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Baltaretu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baltaretu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him.
Oh Baltaretu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wellington. Baltaretu shrugs it off though.
Baltaretu seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellington. Baltaretu does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Wellington cracks Baltaretu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wellington has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Baltaretu to stand back up!#CUT2#Andrei Baltaretu's cut is getting worse.
Nice body kick there by Wellington.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wellington.
That kick from Wellington tenderised Baltaretu's leg. Baltaretu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baltaretu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baltaretu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wellington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wellington with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Baltaretu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wellington looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Wellington is still trying to improve position.
Baltaretu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wellington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baltaretu's guard. #REVB#
Wellington chips away with some ground and pound.
Baltaretu keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Wellington content to stall in guard here.
Wellington chips away with some ground and pound.
Wellington wants to pass the guard but Baltaretu is keeping the position.
Baltaretu being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Wellington distracts Baltaretu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baltaretu wants to get back to his feet but Wellington passes into half guard.
Baltaretu is trying to stand back up but Wellington is controlling him
Baltaretu taking some punishment here, with Wellington in his half guard.
Wellington working Baltaretu over with strikes.
Wellington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Baltaretu is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington winds up and cracks Baltaretu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baltaretu pushes Wellington off looking to stand but Wellington dives back in and keeps control.
Wellington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baltaretu is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Wellington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Baltaretu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baltaretu tries for a takedown but Wellington circles away easily
and Wellington counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Baltaretu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wellington's guard.
Baltaretu throws a strike but Wellington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wellington stops Baltaretu from standing up.
Baltaretu looking to control.
Baltaretu can't keep his opponent in guard - Wellington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wellington tries to pass to full mount but Baltaretu defends it.
Baltaretu is trying to stand back up but Wellington is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baltaretu is trying to escape back to his feet but Wellington uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Wellington is looking to take a break and control but Baltaretu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Wellington lands an elbow.
Wellington scores with a couple of short elbows.
Baltaretu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wellington is working Baltaretu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wellington scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baltaretu to see if he's OK.
Baltaretu can't do much from the bottom here.
Baltaretu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Baltaretu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wellington trying to control the action but Baltaretu is working from the bottom.
Wellington happy to just control the position for now.
Andrei Baltaretu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Baltaretu is trying to get back to his feet.
Wellington scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baltaretu to see if he's OK.
Baltaretu is not content to let Wellington control the position.
Baltaretu wants to get back to his feet but Wellington is dominant here and he's now got Baltaretu's back!
Baltaretu grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Wellington is punishing Baltaretu with some ground and pound. #CUT2#Andrei Baltaretu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Baltaretu rolls, trying to escape but Wellington keeps control of the position.
Baltaretu covers up after that shot from Wellington.
#CUT2#Jeez, Andrei Baltaretu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrei Baltaretu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Humphrey Wellington!
Humphrey Wellington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WFC 19: Romero vs Nilsson
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Baltaretu blocks the body kick.
Williston misses with a low kick.
Williston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Williston takes a swing at Baltaretu's ribcage but misses.
Baltaretu tries for a takedown but Williston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baltaretu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williston wants to slow Baltaretu down by chopping away at his legs.
Williston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A clash of legs there as Baltaretu blocks the low kick.
Williston throws a push kick but Baltaretu slaps the foot to one side.
Baltaretu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baltaretu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baltaretu.
Williston misses with a body shot.
Williston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baltaretu with the counter takedown but Williston avoids it easily.
Baltaretu shoots in but no luck this time.
Antonio Williston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.
Williston scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
Baltaretu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williston throws Baltaretu to one side and escapes!#T1#
Williston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baltaretu checks it well. #TD2#
Baltaretu feints and as Williston raises his hands in defense, Baltaretu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williston trying to keep a closed guard but Baltaretu is proving a slippery customer.
Williston is really struggling to control Baltaretu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baltaretu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baltaretu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williston keeping moving, preventing Baltaretu from controlling successfully.
Baltaretu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williston's head.
Baltaretu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baltaretu throwing strikes but missing.
Baltaretu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baltaretu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Baltaretu throwing strikes from guard but Williston blocks nicely.
Baltaretu landing with the ground and pound.
Baltaretu controlling from the top position.
Baltaretu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltaretu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltaretu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baltaretu throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Baltaretu controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williston is looking to land body kicks.
Baltaretu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Baltaretu tries to counter it with a takedown but Williston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williston leaves Baltaretu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Antonio Williston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williston with the inside leg kick.
Williston slaps away a takedown attempt from Baltaretu, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Baltaretu shoots in and bounces Williston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Williston has momentary wrist control but Baltaretu slips an elbow through the middle.
Baltaretu postures up in Williston's guard and throws a big left but Williston blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baltaretu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williston wants to stand and escape but Baltaretu is having none of it.
We've been informed that Baltaretu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Baltaretu cracks Williston with a solid left hand.
Baltaretu postures up and lands a big shot to Williston's brow.
Baltaretu throws a big right hand that misses.
Baltaretu stands up over Williston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baltaretu wants to control from the top but Williston keeps moving.
Baltaretu chips away with some ground and pound.
Baltaretu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williston is trying to control the position but Baltaretu postures up.
Baltaretu scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Williston is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Williston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Williston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Williston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Baltaretu shoots in and gets a takedown into Williston's guard.
Williston working a defensive guard but Baltaretu passes into half guard.
Baltaretu is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Williston is hurt! He's hurt bad - Baltaretu fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Williston from any more punishment! Congratulations to Baltaretu! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WFC 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Baltaretu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Baltaretu ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Baltaretu 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.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baltaretu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake is trying to keep Baltaretu in close.
Baltaretu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake trying to control the position here.
Baltaretu content to stall in guard here.
Baltaretu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baltaretu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baltaretu works over Drake with some ground and pound from guard.
Drake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drake tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Baltaretu throwing strikes but missing.
Baltaretu throws a big right hand that misses.
Baltaretu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drake's head.
Baltaretu is in close to Drake's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baltaretu throws a big right hand that misses.
Drake has momentary wrist control but Baltaretu slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baltaretu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baltaretu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baltaretu scoring with some ground and pound.
Drake controls Baltaretu momentarily but Baltaretu frees himself.
Baltaretu cracks Drake with a solid left hand.#T2#
Baltaretu chips away with some ground and pound.
Baltaretu trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Baltaretu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baltaretu is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Baltaretu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baltaretu looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baltaretu wants to stand up but Drake is controlling him.
Baltaretu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baltaretu is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Baltaretu managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baltaretu shoots in but Drake avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Baltaretu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baltaretu is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Baltaretu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baltaretu on the ground.#T4#
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Baltaretu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baltaretu stays in close to Drake's body and controls the position.
Baltaretu trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baltaretu shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Baltaretu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tear Drop Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.
Baltaretu ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Baltaretu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Baltaretu ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Drake rushes Baltaretu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baltaretu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrei Baltaretu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Drake misses with a straight right. #CUT#It looks like Andrei Baltaretu has been cut.
Baltaretu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drake as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Baltaretu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drake to the mat! Drake manages to get full guard.
Baltaretu won't allow Drake to get back to his feet.
Drake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baltaretu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baltaretu connects with a couple of short punches.
Baltaretu with a nice head shot there.
Baltaretu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baltaretu working some strikes from top position.
Baltaretu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Wolves Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Baltaretu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baltaretu landing some decent shots from guard.
Baltaretu won't allow Drake to get back to his feet. #T1#
Baltaretu lands a couple of digs.
Baltaretu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drake controls Baltaretu momentarily but Baltaretu frees himself.
Baltaretu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baltaretu wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake trying to keep a closed guard but Baltaretu is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baltaretu shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Baltaretu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baltaretu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but Baltaretu persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing.
Tear Drop Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.
Baltaretu shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Baltaretu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Baltaretu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drake on his heels. He'll look to pass Drake's guard now, I'm sure.
Baltaretu throws a big elbow that misses.
Baltaretu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baltaretu is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltaretu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baltaretu throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely.
Baltaretu throws a strike but Drake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Baltaretu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andrei Baltaretu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Baltaretu is retaining full guard.
Baltaretu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake stays in close to Baltaretu's body and controls the position.
Baltaretu 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.#T3#
Baltaretu wants to get back to his feet but Drake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baltaretu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baltaretu is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
Baltaretu 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.#SUB#
Drake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baltaretu wants to get back to his feet but Drake is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Drake tries to sprawl but Baltaretu drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Baltaretu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drake's head.
Drake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baltaretu is nestled in close to Drake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Drake trying to control from the bottom.
Baltaretu lands strikes from half guard.
Baltaretu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though.
Baltaretu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltaretu trying to mount his opponent but Drake defends it.
Ground and pound from Baltaretu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baltaretu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baltaretu lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Baltaretu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Baltaretu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Drake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baltaretu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drake avoids it really well and circles away.
Baltaretu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baltaretu off to one side.
Baltaretu misses with a takedown attempt - Drake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tear Drop Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.
Nice defenses there by Baltaretu.#CL#
Drake clinches with his opponent.
Drake landing knees to the head.
Drake connects with a knee to the head.
Baltaretu tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake scores with a knee to the head.
Drake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baltaretu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baltaretu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Baltaretu gets tackled into the cage by Drake. Drake maintains the clinch. #T1#
Baltaretu has Drake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #KD#
Drake drops Baltaretu with a big knee straight up the middle! Baltaretu is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Baltaretu ducks down to avoid it.
Drake misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Baltaretu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baltaretu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baltaretu throws a big right hand that misses.
Baltaretu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baltaretu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tear Drop Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrei Baltaretu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baltaretu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baltaretu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baltaretu lands a couple of elbows.
Baltaretu connects with a couple of short punches.
Baltaretu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drake tries to clinch up.
Drake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baltaretu.#TD2#
Baltaretu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baltaretu is trying to control the action in half guard but Drake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Drake actively working from the bottom here.
Drake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baltaretu. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baltaretu lands a nice short elbow.
Baltaretu wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it.
Drake has hold of Baltaretu's hands but Baltaretu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baltaretu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baltaretu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Baltaretu there.
Ground and pound from Baltaretu.
Baltaretu lands strikes from half guard.
Baltaretu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baltaretu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baltaretu connects with a nice short shot to Drake's temple.
Baltaretu slips a nice elbow through Drake's hands, connecting with Drake's forehead.#T4#
Baltaretu working the head and body with strikes.
Drake has hold of Baltaretu's hands but Baltaretu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baltaretu working the head and body with strikes.
Baltaretu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baltaretu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
Baltaretu working over Drake with some ground and pound. Drake looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baltaretu lands a nice short elbow.
Baltaretu is nestled in close to Drake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baltaretu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baltaretu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baltaretu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tear Drop Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baltaretu 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Baltaretu!
A less than humble Andrei Baltaretu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WFC 8: Rogers vs Peterson
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Dalton gets caught napping as Baltaretu dives in and scores a takedown. Dalton manages to retain guard.
Baltaretu postures up.
Baltaretu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baltaretu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dalton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baltaretu.
Dalton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baltaretu.
Baltaretu lands a couple of elbows.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Baltaretu postures up.
Baltaretu cracks Dalton with a solid left hand.
Baltaretu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#Dalton is rocked!
Baltaretu 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.
Baltaretu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dalton is still in real trouble! Can Baltaretu finish him?
Baltaretu postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Dalton covers up, he's hurt! Baltaretu keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Baltaretu and the ref steps in to end the fight! Baltaretu can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WFC 3: Faraon vs Slaveriso
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Baltaretu shoots in for a takedown but Brenda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Baltaretu looks to move away, Brenda throws a big counter combo but Baltaretu just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Baltaretu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baltaretu lands in his opponent's guard.
Baltaretu landing with the ground and pound.
Baltaretu chips away with some ground and pound.
Baltaretu throwing strikes but missing.
Baltaretu looking to sit in guard and control but Brenda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baltaretu wants to stand and escape but Brenda is having none of it.
Baltaretu managing to control the position. #T1#
Brenda preventing the sweep.
Baltaretu wants to stand up but Brenda is controlling him.
Baltaretu with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Brenda can't handle though.
Brenda prevents Baltaretu from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baltaretu can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Brenda stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Baltaretu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baltaretu looks up at the clock and then as Brenda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Baltaretu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Baltaretu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baltaretu working the ground and pound.
Baltaretu trying to control the action but Brenda is working from the bottom.
Brenda is breathing heavily.#T2#
Baltaretu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Baltaretu misses with the ground and pound.
Baltaretu cracks Brenda with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baltaretu landing strikes.
Baltaretu looks up at the clock and then as Brenda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Baltaretu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Baltaretu trying to control the position but Brenda is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltaretu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baltaretu working the ground and pound.
Baltaretu working the head with strikes.
Baltaretu is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Brenda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brenda taking punishment in the form of punches.
Baltaretu cracks Brenda with a big right hand but Brenda just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brenda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Baltaretu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brenda is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baltaretu connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Brenda is rocked!
Baltaretu lands a strong strike to the head of Brenda. That's dazed him! Baltaretu looking to finish here. Brenda is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Baltaretu lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
In his post fight interview, Andrei Baltaretu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WFC 1: Baltaretu vs Ballo
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Ballo. Beautiful body shot.
Ballo just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Baltaretu 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.
Baltaretu is stalling in the full guard.
Ballo tries to strike from the bottom.
Baltaretu landing with the ground and pound.
Ballo trying to strike off his back.
Ballo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Baltaretu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baltaretu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ballo striking off his back but it's not causing Baltaretu any problems.
Ballo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ballo has momentary wrist control but Baltaretu slips an elbow through the middle.
Baltaretu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baltaretu gets to his feet and stands over Ballo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ballo felt that one! Baltaretu unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ballo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Mohammed Ballo spoke after the fight, saying 'It was not a good performance, but I will be back stronger soon!'. |
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