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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Baker (ranked 2655 p4p, 362 weight class) and Barry Blunt (ranked 477 p4p, 69 weight class). George Baker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barry Blunt's chin.
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212 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry Blunt!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunt throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker darts in looking for a takedown but Blunt gets double underhooks and turns Baker into the ropes.
Good standup being displayed there by Blunt as he connects with a hook.
Blunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blunt stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baker slips under a jab.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Blunt misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blunt connects with a crisp jab.
Blunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Blunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blunt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blunt.
Barry Blunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blunt misses with a body shot.
Baker avoids the body shot from Blunt.
Blunt misses the jab.
Good exchange - Blunt coming out on top.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Blunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blunt lands a jab to Baker's midsection.
Baker moves into the clinch.
Blunt pulls guard effortlessly.
Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baker trying to control but Blunt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blunt keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blunt keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blunt, up you get!
Baker throws a leg kick that misses.
Blunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baker as he jumps to the side.
Blunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker throws a solid leg kick but Blunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baker.
Blunt checks a low kick from Baker.
Jab, jab by Blunt - just one landing.
Blunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker darts in and clinches Blunt up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baker seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Blunt is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker is struggling to control the position.
Baker looking to stall.
Blunt tries to pull guard but Baker won't allow it.
Baker is pushing Blunt up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Baker.
Nice body punch from Blunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Blunt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Blunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baker counters with a three punch combo that has Blunt backing up. Blunt nods at Baker to acknowledge the strikes.
Blunt tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baker wants to clinch but Blunt slips to the side
so Blunt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baker is trying to control the position but Blunt postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blunt wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Baker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt stands and throws Baker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Baker wants to control but Blunt postures up.
Blunt trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Baker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Baker tries to improve position but can't.
Blunt works to advance to full mount. Baker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Baker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blunt on the ground.
Blunt avoids the attempt from Baker to control.
Blunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baker is looking to escape.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baker stops Blunt from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Baker has given up his back. Will we see Blunt going for some submissions?
Baker just trying to survive but Blunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker tries to escape but Blunt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Baker trying to control the position but Blunt manages to sink in the hooks.
Baker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blunt's guard. Nice work there by Baker.
Blunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baker postures up in Blunt's guard and throws a big left but Blunt blocks it.
Blunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blunt looking for a guillotine here but Baker defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Blunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Blunt lands a jab.
Blunt catches Baker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blunt blocks a head kick by Baker.
Blunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blunt misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Blunt.
Blunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blunt lands a slapping body shot.
Blunt cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Blunt had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blunt cracks Baker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Baker misses with a combination
and Blunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blunt avoids the head kick by Baker.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Blunt.
A big right from Blunt misses.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blunt feints the counter takedown.
Barry Blunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Blunt. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
George Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blunt throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Blunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
Baker rushes Blunt and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Blunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker jumps guard but Blunt turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blunt letting Baker take a breather here.
Baker wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Blunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
George Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker is trying to stall.
Baker lands a nice uppercut.
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blunt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baker as he avoids it easily.
Baker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Blunt blocks the low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Blunt catches Baker right on the button with a cross.
Baker has his takedown stuffed
and Blunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Barry Blunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blunt has a takedown stuffed.
Baker is looking for a counter combo.
Blunt lunges at Baker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baker's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Blunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blunt 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Blunt!
Barry Blunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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RATING
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