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Event:
CFN 7
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baker's half guard.
Baker tries to kick Hall off in order to stand up. Hall Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Hall tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Let's hope that Hall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy. #T1#
Hall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Baker!
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Hall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Baker is now in Hall's guard. A big mistake from Hall there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Hall 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. #SUB2#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a triangle here but Baker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Hall regains half guard.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hall pushes a forearm under Baker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Baker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uryan Hall!
Uryan Hall is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Uryan Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CFN 4
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker did well to prevent Hall getting side control.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Further stalling from Hall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Hall shoots in.
Baker throws a lazy head kick
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Baker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.
#T2#
Baker scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker is looking to slow Hall down with leg kicks.
Baker is looking to chop away at Hall's legs.
Baker tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Hall misses.
Hall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baker lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baker.
Hall blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker avoids the body shot from Hall.
#T3##TD#
Baker tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hall is taking a breather. Baker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baker is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Hall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Baker is not content to let Hall control the position.#T4##SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall with a poor takedown
and Baker counters with a big head kick but Hall shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Baker will probably get the nod.
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#
Hall tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
Hall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baker circles away.#TD#
Hall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baker is looking to stand back up but Hall counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Baker. #REVB#
Hall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baker is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?#T1#
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baker is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Baker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baker's head.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baker wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall controlling the action here.#T3#
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baker - the referee stops the clock and Hall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baker. Hall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Baker lands a high kick!
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baker. That's going to slow Hall down.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Baker lands with a nice body kick.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Joe Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Baker misses
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hall's calf.
Baker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baker wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Baker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Baker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hall will feel that in the morning.
Hall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hall. That did some damage!
Baker scores with a spinning back kick!
Hall lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Baker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hall.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Hall throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baker is not content to let Hall control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Joe Baker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hall staying calm.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Hall working the strikes but Baker uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hall thows a huge punch but Baker dodges it nicely.
Hall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Uryan Hall.
I think Baker 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Baker!
Our winner, Joe Baker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Uryan Hall spoke after the fight, saying 'As you can see...I can't. I got beat out there tonight, enough said.'.
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Event:
Primal 23
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Baker pushes Faces away with a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baker.
Baker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Faces shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Baker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Faces is taking a breather. Baker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Faces missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Faces is trying to control. Baker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Faces missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Faces wants to free his trapped foot but Baker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.
Faces is nestled in close to Baker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Faces content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Faces wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Faces content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baker connects with a leg kick. Faces looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faces. That did some damage!
Faces ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baker. That's going to slow Faces down. #TD#
Faces shoots in and gets a takedown into Baker's guard.
Faces looking to pass the guard.
Baker 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#
Faces stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker controls Faces momentarily but Faces frees himself.
Faces wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Faces postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Faces wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Faces with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a good low kick that Faces was not able to check.
Faces throws a head kick that misses.
Faces throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker scores with a kick to the body.
Faces takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker fakes the leg kick and cracks Faces in the body.
A head kick from Baker lands but Faces takes it in his stride.
Faces throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baker counters with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Faces shoots in and bounces Baker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Baker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Baker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Faces misses with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Faces tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baker connects with an inside leg kick.
Baker keeps Faces at a distance using the push kick.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Faces.
Faces takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Faces chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is looking to slow Faces down with leg kicks.
Baker throws a nice head kick!
Baker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faces shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faces's head.#T1#
Baker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Faces.
Baker lands a head kick!
Baker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Joe Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Faces's sensitive parts.
Baker scores with a head kick. Faces tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baker.
Baker throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Faces drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Faces wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baker, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Faces thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Faces working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Faces scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Faces misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Baker is being controlled here.
Faces throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Faces trying to control the position but Baker is working away.
Baker is letting Faces control him for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Faces is working Baker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Baker is looking to reverse the position.
Bust Faces overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faces trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker tries to escape but Faces is in control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Faces misses.
Baker fakes the leg kick and cracks Faces in the body.
Baker scores with a head kick. Faces tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Faces on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Baker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Baker.
Faces has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baker.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baker. Faces shrugs it off though.
Faces misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faces. That did some damage!
Baker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faces's head.
Baker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker lands a front kick.
Faces has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baker.#TD#
Faces closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Faces lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker is trying to keep Faces in close.
#T1#
Faces trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faces trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Faces stays in close to Baker's body and controls the position.
Baker wants to sweep here but Faces controlling him for the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baker pulls Faces in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Faces trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Faces sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baker blocks a head kick by Faces.
Joe Baker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Faces will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faces. That did some damage!
Baker scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Baker.
Baker thows a body kick. Faces tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That kick from Baker tenderised Faces's leg. Faces is trying to keep his angry face on.
Faces changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baker tries to avoid it but Faces manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baker to the ground. Baker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Faces misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Faces swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Faces fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baker avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bust Faces. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker throws a head kick that half lands.
Baker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Faces stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baker.
No luck for Faces with that takedown attempt.
Baker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Baker.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baker.
Baker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Faces throws the kick towards the body but Baker avoids it.
Baker is looking to slow Faces down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baker. That's going to slow Faces down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Baker slams his shin into Faces's torso.
Faces throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baker's waist but Baker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faces off to one side.
And Baker responds with a good body kick, but Faces manages to step out the way in time.
Faces throws a body kick that misses
and Baker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Faces.
Faces will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker lands a high kick!
Bust Faces has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baker 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Baker!
Joe Baker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Primal 17
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
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.#T1#
A left and a right from Hall both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
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.#T2##TD#
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.
#SUB#
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.
#T3#
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. #SUB#
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! #REVB##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall pulls Baker in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
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!
#R2#
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.#ROC#
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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