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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atticus Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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175 cm
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168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atticus Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Baker!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baker.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Baker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Baker scores with a leg kick.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baker at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baker!
A punch lands to the side of Baker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hall. That did some damage!
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baker. Baker obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baker on the side of the head.
Hall throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Baker misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Hall both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Joe Baker has been cut.
Hall swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hall is out of range and Baker settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker thumps Hall with a low kick.
Baker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baker cracks the inside of Hall's front leg.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baker enables Hall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baker is trying to hold Hall in close to prevent damage but Hall has managed to pass into half guard.
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Baker trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Baker keeps trying to improve his position.
Hall trying to advance position but Baker counters by regaining guard.
Hall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baker has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall pulls Baker in close to prevent any damage.
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall has an active guard here but Baker has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Atticus Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Baker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
Baker misses with a leg kick
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Baker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Baker blocks a jab.
Hall lands a lovely overhand right.
Baker is rocked!
Hall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baker misses with the body kick
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
An inside leg kick from Baker misses.
Baker throws a lazy head kick
and Hall counters with a right hand to the body.
Hall grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Baker takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Hall cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Atticus Hall!
Atticus Hall gave a mention to Machine Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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