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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Tarlac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tarlac misses with a takedown attempt - Baker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#KD#
Baker drops Tarlac with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tarlac looks back up at him and smiles so Baker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Vladimir Tarlac has been cut.
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!
Tarlac wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
No luck for Tarlac with that takedown attempt.
Brian Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Tarlac.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tarlac.
A short uppercut from Baker. #T1#
Tarlac has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle.
Baker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tarlac should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Baker lands with a short shot to the head.
Tarlac can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Baker - that landed with a thud.
Tarlac tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Baker taking a breather.
Tarlac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tarlac drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Baker coming out on top.#T3#
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarlac with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Baker counters with a nice right hand that sends Tarlac toppling to the canvas! Tarlac scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Baker finish him?!#ROC#Tarlac is rocked!
Tarlac looks winded!
Tarlac walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Baker swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Karl Schwarzschild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Brian Baker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Schwarzschild has managed to clinch.
Schwarzschild is trying to pull guard but Baker has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Baker decides to pull guard.
Schwarzschild trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzschild has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schwarzschild is looking to pass into half guard but Baker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Baker is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (0) vs (2) Baker
Schwarzschild manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (2) vs (2) Baker
Schwarzschild trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Baker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schwarzschild is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schwarzschild trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom. #T1#
Schwarzschild sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schwarzschild looking to pass the guard.
Schwarzschild wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwarzschild defends it easily.
Baker looking to control.
#SUB2#
Baker has his foot on Schwarzschild's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schwarzschild works his way back into a safe position though.
Schwarzschild postures up.
Schwarzschild is pushing down on Baker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baker is fighting to maintain full guard but Schwarzschild has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schwarzschild trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away. #T2#
Schwarzschild looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schwarzschild moves into full mount! Baker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzschild (5) vs (2) Baker
Schwarzschild trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker tries to reverse the position but Schwarzschild maintains control.
We've been hearing good reports from Schwarzschild'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Schwarzschild has control of Baker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
Schwarzschild wants to take his opponent's back but Baker doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Schwarzschild looking to secure an arm triangle but Baker defends it well.
Baker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schwarzschild can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baker is looking to escape. #SUB#
Schwarzschild is working for a guillotine from mount but Baker frees his head quite easily.
Baker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Schwarzschild wants to work for an arm triangle but Baker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baker wants to improve his position but Schwarzschild is controlling well.
Schwarzschild wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position.
Schwarzschild is trying to control the action in half guard but Baker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schwarzschild works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzschild (8) vs (2) Baker
Baker tries to hold on but Schwarzschild postures up.#T5##SUB#
Schwarzschild goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Baker turns into him and now he's in Schwarzschild's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (8) vs (4) Baker
Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Schwarzschild working for a triangle but Baker defends it easily.
#SUB#
Schwarzschild had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baker defends it easily.
Baker content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzschild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Schwarzschild is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (10) vs (4) Baker
Schwarzschild is trying to control. Baker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baker trying to control here.
Baker wants to improve his position but Schwarzschild is controlling well.
#T7#
Schwarzschild wants to free his trapped foot but Baker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Schwarzschild is looking for a kimura here.
Baker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baker.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker looking to control.
#SUB#
Schwarzschild drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schwarzschild jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8#
Baker controls Schwarzschild momentarily but Schwarzschild frees himself.
Schwarzschild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker looking to control.
#SUB2#
Baker working for a triangle but Schwarzschild defends it easily.
Schwarzschild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker is keeping the position for now.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Schwarzschild from controlling successfully. #T9#
Schwarzschild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schwarzschild is working hard here to advance position.
Schwarzschild engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schwarzschild wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Schwarzschild wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwarzschild defends it easily.#T10#
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schwarzschild stands and throws Baker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzschild (13) vs (4) Baker
Schwarzschild moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schwarzschild (15) vs (4) Baker
Schwarzschild fails to take his opponent's back.
Baker tries to hold on but Schwarzschild pushes him away. #SUB#
Schwarzschild jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Schwarzschild tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baker's legs. #T11#
Schwarzschild slows the pace down.
What's Baker going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Schwarzschild trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schwarzschild working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baker prevents Schwarzschild from moving into mount. #T12#
Baker struggling a bit here.
Schwarzschild trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schwarzschild tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schwarzschild has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schwarzschild tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Baker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T13#
Baker is looking for a sweep. Schwarzschild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Schwarzschild is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Schwarzschild is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schwarzschild is working away from the top position though.
Baker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Baker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Baker has his foot on Schwarzschild's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schwarzschild works his way back into a safe position though.
Baker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwarzschild is one step ahead there.
Baker is adopting a defensive guard.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Schwarzschild from controlling successfully.
Schwarzschild slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is looking to control Schwarzschild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Schwarzschild takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Karl Schwarzschild seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Brian Baker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Fidelity Castro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Baker gets a clinch. #TD#
Baker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baker controls Castro momentarily but Castro frees himself.
Castro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Baker keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass. #SUB#
Castro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castro passes Baker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Baker is trying to control but can't.
Castro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baker wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
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.#T2##SUB#
Baker looking for submissions off his back.
Castro trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
Castro trying to control the pace.
Baker wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Baker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baker.
Castro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Castro 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.
Baker trying to control the position here.
Baker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (2) vs (0) Castro#T4#
Castro is refusing to be controlled, as Baker sits in half guard.
Baker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baker is looking to stall here but Castro recovers full guard.
Castro looking to control.
#T5#
Castro has his hands on Baker's head, controlling the position.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker passes Castro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Castro won't allow Baker to pass to mount.
Baker wants to take a breather but Castro is having none of it. #T6#
Baker content to control rather than advance.
Castro is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baker wants to control but Castro is keeping him busy.
Baker is looking to advance position but Castro won't allow it. #SUB#
Baker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Castro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Castro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Castro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Castro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castro looking for a sweep. Not yet Castro, not yet.
Castro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro trying to keep a closed guard but Baker is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Castro has his hands on Baker's head, controlling the position.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro is pulling down on Baker's head to control his posture.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Baker looking to pass the guard.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castro is controlling Baker's posture.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (2) vs (2) Castro
Castro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11##SUB#
Baker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Castro is continuing to stall.#T12#
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.
Castro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Castro from controlling successfully. #T13#
Castro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Castro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Baker is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
Baker being controlled here, momentarily. #T14##SUB#
Baker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Baker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is trying to control the position but Castro postures up. #SUB#
Baker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Baker gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Baker takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Baker slips a jab from Ulfriksson.
As Ulfriksson looks to move away, Baker throws a big counter combo but Ulfriksson just gets out of the way.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ulfriksson fails with the takedown.#KD#
Baker drops Ulfriksson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ulfriksson looks back up at him and smiles so Baker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Ulfriksson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Ulfriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?#BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Ulfriksson is holding his hands too far apart here. Baker throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ulfriksson is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salmi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
Baker digs a good hook to Salmi's body.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Salmi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Baker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salmi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Baker there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salmi manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Baker. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
A good leg kick by Baker.
Baker is looking to wear down Salmi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Salmi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baker misses with the body kick
and Salmi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salmi throws a big counter head kick but Baker avoids it with no problem.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Salmi counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salmi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Salmi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salmi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Salmi misses.#T2#
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Salmi counters with a solid body kick.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Baker misses
and Salmi counters with a left and a right that stings Baker.
Baker thuds a left hand into Salmi's body.
Baker swinging wildly here.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker misses with a right hand
enabling Salmi to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salmi on the side of the head.#T3#
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker feints a jab promting Salmi to slip. Baker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Salmi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker throws a series of punches but Salmi avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Baker thuds his shin into the meat of Salmi's side.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.#T4#
Baker misses with a double jab
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
Salmi moves away from the strike by Baker.
A countering left hand to the body from Salmi misses.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salmi manages to avoid it.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker wants to clinch but Salmi slips to the side
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker has his takedown stuffed
and Salmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi counters with a big head kick but Baker shrugs it off.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Salmi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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 Brian Baker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Salmi moves out of range of the body kick.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmi counters with a three punch combo that has Baker backing up. Baker nods at Salmi to acknowledge the strikes.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
and Salmi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Salmi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salmi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Salmi counters with a body kick that stops Baker in his tracks momentarily.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Salmi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a poor cross that misses
and Salmi counters with a series of strikes. Baker will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Salmi throws a counter combo.
Baker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Salmi to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Baker punishes Salmi's body with a nice straight punch.
Baker misses with a body shot
and Salmi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker looks to clinch
and Salmi counters with a nice uppercut.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Salmi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab from Baker.
Donk. Baker catches Salmi right on the button with a cross.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Salmi moves out of range of the body kick from Baker.
Salmi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi counters with a series of strikes. Baker will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salmi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Salmi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Baker tries to clinch but Salmi moves away
and Salmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salmi throws a fast counter high kick but Baker manages to duck under it in time.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Salmi counters with a two punch combo.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salmi.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salmi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baker wants to clinch
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
Salmi keeps the fight on the outside.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.#T4#
Baker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Salmi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Salmi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker throws an off balance right hand
letting Salmi counter with a right hand.
Baker misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Baker misses
and Salmi counters with a left to the body.
Baker misses with a right hand
and Salmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Salmi counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eerikki Salmi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salmi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salmi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salmi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salmi unleashes a big counter combination but Baker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eerikki Salmi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Salmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
As Baker backs off Salmi throws a huge counter combo but Baker manages to avoid it all.
A head kick by Baker misses
and Salmi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salmi.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salmi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Salmi misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salmi slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Salmi avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salmi throws a big counter head kick but Baker avoids it with no problem.
Salmi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baker misses with a combination
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker tries to clinch but Salmi moves away
and Salmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salmi circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
A shot to the body from Baker misses
enabling Salmi to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salmi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salmi blocks the body kick.
Salmi throws a counter combo.
Baker throws a right and a left that Salmi avoids nicely.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Salmi moves away and avoids it.
Salmi throws a counter combo.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Salmi moves out of range easily.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salmi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker misses with a hook to the body
and Salmi counters with a one-two to the body.
Brian Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker misses with a right hand
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
Baker misses with a hook to the body
and Salmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Salmi avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker misses with a combination
and Salmi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baker looks to clinch
and Salmi counters with a two punch combo.
Baker misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker misses the body punch
and Salmi counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Salmi misses.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salmi.
Salmi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salmi checks a leg kick nicely.
Salmi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker throws a series of punches but Salmi moves out of range.
Baker throws a body punch but Salmi moves out of range.
Salmi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salmi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eerikki Salmi really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Baker wants to clinch
and Salmi counters with a straight right hand.
Salmi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Baker lands a two punch combo.
Baker misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Salmi misses.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Salmi counters with a left to the body.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salmi circles away quickly and effectively.
Salmi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Salmi counters with a left and a right that stings Baker.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salmi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker throws a right hand that Salmi ducks under and follows up with a left that Salmi also avoids with ease.
Baker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Salmi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Salmi counters with a one-two to the body.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Salmi counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Baker tries to clinch
and Salmi counters with a three punch combo that has Baker backing up. Baker nods at Salmi to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
Salmi blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
and Salmi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker misses with an uppercut. Salmi saw that one coming.
Baker throws a solid leg kick but Salmi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baker.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salmi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salmi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salmi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Salmi misses.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Baker.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Salmi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
Brian Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Salmi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salmi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Salmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salmi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Salmi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salmi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Salmi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
Salmi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baker throws a head kick that misses
and Salmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Salmi.
A countering left hand to the body from Salmi misses.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salmi was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Salmi unleashes a big counter combination but Baker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salmi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big right from Baker misses.
Salmi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baker misses with a body shot
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eerikki Salmi dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Baker throws a leg kick but Salmi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Salmi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salmi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker misses with a combination
and Salmi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baker misses with a low kick.
Salmi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
enabling Salmi to counter with a crisp jab.
Salmi walks into a left hand.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking. #T1#
Baker throws a body punch but Salmi moves out of range.
Salmi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salmi checks a leg kick.
Salmi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Salmi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot
and Salmi counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker throws a right hand that Salmi ducks under and follows up with a left that Salmi also avoids with ease.
Eerikki Salmi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Salmi walks into a straight right hand from Baker.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Baker wants to clinch up but Salmi keeps it at a distance.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker misses with a lunging right hand
and Salmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker misses with a combination
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker wants to clinch
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Baker misses with a double jab
and Salmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker misses with a hook to the body
and Salmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot
and Salmi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salmi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baker misses with a lunging right hand
and Salmi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Salmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Baker tries to clinch but Salmi moves away
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
Salmi ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
A nice side step and Salmi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baker looks to clinch
and Salmi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker throws a right and a left that Salmi avoids nicely.
Salmi throws a fast counter high kick but Baker manages to duck under it in time.
Baker wants to clinch but Salmi slips to the side
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
Baker wants to clinch up but Salmi keeps it at a distance.
Salmi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eerikki Salmi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salmi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eerikki Salmi!
Eerikki Salmi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Niska lands a leg kick that knocks Baker off balance momentarily.
Niska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Baker pushes Niska up against the cage in a clinch.
Niska content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Niska.
Baker tries to break the clinch but Niska is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Niska stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Niska tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Niska letting Baker take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Niska has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Niska lands a nice uppercut.
Baker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Niska stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Niska has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baker regains guard immediately.
Baker wants to stand and escape but Niska is having none of it.
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.
Niska is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baker is looking to stand up but Niska isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##ES#
Baker wriggles free and stands up.
Baker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Juha Niska has been cut.
Baker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Niska stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Niska dives in for a single leg takedown but Baker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niska's coach down at Sparks gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Niska's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Niska misses with a wild combination.
Baker appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Niska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Niska counters with a three punch combo that has Baker backing up. Baker nods at Niska to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Niska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Niska looking to sit in guard and control but Baker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baker wants to get up but he can't break Niska's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Niska 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.
Baker is looking to stand up but Niska won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juha Niska's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Baker takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses.
Baker misses with the combination.
Baker takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses.
Baker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Niska counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker jabs Niska right on the nose. Niska blinks but takes it well.
Niska is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Niska looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baker is trying to control the position but Niska postures up.
Baker wants to stand but Niska is controlling the position. #T1#
Niska wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Niska won't allow Baker to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Niska circles away quickly and effectively.
Niska scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Niska is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baker's half guard.
Niska trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom. #T2#
Baker wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Baker kicks Niska off and gets back to his feet.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses.
Niska tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brian Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niska fails with a takedown attempt.
Brian Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Niska.
Brian Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.
Niska fails with the takedown.
Niska misses with a takedown
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niska is breathing heavily.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Niska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Baker misses with a shot to the body
and Niska counters with a left and a right that stings Baker.
Niska fails with the takedown.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Niska counters with a good low kick that Baker was not able to check.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Niska counters with a one-two to the body.
Niska shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Baker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baker is looking to wear down Niska with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Niska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niska takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4##CL#
Baker forces Niska back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Niska lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niska with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Niska is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Baker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juha Niska'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#
Baker stuffs the takedown.
Niska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baker is fending him off so far but Niska persists. Nope, Baker circles away and we're back to standing.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
Baker connects with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baker.
No luck for Niska with that takedown attempt.
Brian Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Niska.
Baker swings for the body but Niska moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Niska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Niska shoots in but no luck this time.
Niska shoots in but Baker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Niska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Niska closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baker to the mat! Baker manages to get full guard.
Niska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Baker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Baker being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Niska breaks from the clinch.
Juha Niska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Niska moves out of range easily.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Niska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niska is looking for the big counter here.
Niska shoots and misses
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker throws a hook but Niska blocks it.
Baker lands a body shot.
Niska fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niska can do to turn this around?
Baker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Niska back to the cage. Baker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Niska 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.
Baker wants to stand and escape but Niska is having none of it. #ES#
Baker pushes Niska off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Niska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baker is fending him off so far but Niska persists. Nope, Baker circles away and we're back to standing.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Baker misses
and Niska counters with an inside leg kick.
Baker with a nice calf kick.
Baker tries to bum rush Niska with a series of wild strikes but Niska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Niska.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska stalling the fight.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Niska working aggressively here.
Niska can't get the takedown.
Niska is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker is defending well for now.
Baker avoids a wild elbow strike from Niska.
Baker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Niska holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baker lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Baker.
Brian Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niska leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Baker! |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Brian Baker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Baker wants to clinch up but Scott keeps it at a distance.
Baker has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baker (0) vs (2) Scott
Scott wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.
Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Scott is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg. #T1#
Baker is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Baker trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Scott seems content to control.
Scott wants to take a breather but Baker is having none of it.
Baker is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baker won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Baker tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Baker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baker! Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (0) vs (5) Scott
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Scott has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Baker (0) vs (8) Scott
Will Scott go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Scott avoiding Baker 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Scott is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Scott controlling the position well here. Baker rolled but Scott kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Baker tries to escape but Scott has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Our spies down at at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform us that Scott has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Scott controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Scott is persistently looking for the submission but Baker is defending it well.
#T5##SUB2#
Scott looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Scott patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Scott trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Baker doesn't escape.
Scott trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Baker trying to control the action but Scott just sinks the hooks in.
Scott is riding his opponent, not letting Baker buck him off.
Well, with Scott on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Baker is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
It looks like Scott might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Will Scott go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Scott controls the position.
Baker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Scott has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baker's body.
#SUB2#
Baker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Baker right now.
Scott is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Baker wants to control his opponent's hands but Scott gets his hands free. #T8#
Scott is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Baker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Baker is really stuck here.
Baker staying busy and making it hard for Scott to control.
Scott has good solid back control here. #T9##SUB2#
Scott working for the choke.
I would not like to be Baker right now.
#SUB2#
Scott is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Baker holding on to Scott's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Scott is riding his opponent, not letting Baker buck him off. #T10#
Baker trying to control the action but Scott just sinks the hooks in.
Scott struggling to keep hold of the position.
Good control from Scott.#SUB2#
Scott has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Baker! Can he survive? No! He's out! Scott gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyron Scott!
A very excited looking Tyron Scott made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Brian Baker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Dmitri Zaitsev!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Zaitsev clinches.
Zaitsev is trying to pull guard but Baker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Zaitsev jumps guard.
Baker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker wants to control from the top but Zaitsev keeps moving.
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.
Zaitsev is pulling down on Baker's head. It's preventing any offense from Baker, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Zaitsev has Baker pulled in close to control his posture.
Baker is stalling in the full guard.
Zaitsev seems keen to control Baker's posture.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaitsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.#T2#
Zaitsev is still trying to improve position.
Zaitsev keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position but Baker postures up.
Baker 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.
Zaitsev has control of Baker's left arm, preventing Baker from doing any damage.
Zaitsev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baker controls the pace.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baker looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Baker is pushing down on Zaitsev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zaitsev is fighting to maintain full guard but Baker has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Baker is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaitsev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zaitsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baker wants to control from the top but Zaitsev keeps moving.
Baker slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaitsev keeps working.
Still in half guard, Baker seems content to control.
Baker trying to mount his opponent but Zaitsev defends it.
Zaitsev is staying active underneath Baker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zaitsev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall.
Zaitsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Zaitsev trying to control from the bottom.
Baker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zaitsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaitsev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Baker (0) vs (4) Zaitsev
Baker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zaitsev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Baker trying to control the action but Zaitsev just sinks the hooks in.
Zaitsev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
I would not like to be Baker right now.
Zaitsev doesn't have the hooks in and Baker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (2) vs (4) Zaitsev
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaitsev is retaining full guard.
Baker trying to control but Zaitsev is working from the bottom.
Zaitsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker is one step ahead there.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaitsev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Zaitsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker continues to stall.
Baker wants to control from the top but Zaitsev keeps moving.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Baker trying to control but Zaitsev is working from the bottom.
Zaitsev pulls Baker in close to his closed guard and prevents Baker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zaitsev trying to control the position.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Baker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zaitsev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaitsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (5) vs (4) Zaitsev
Baker happy to just control the position for now.
A control attempt from Zaitsev but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Baker (7) vs (4) Zaitsev
Zaitsev is squirming around, avoiding Baker's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Zaitsev reaches up to try and control the position but Baker seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Zaitsev rolls and tries to escape and now Baker has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Baker (10) vs (4) Zaitsev#SUB#
Baker is persistently looking for the submission but Zaitsev is defending it well.
Zaitsev trying to control the action but Baker just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Baker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Baker keeps control of the position as Zaitsev tries to break free.
#T11#
Zaitsev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zaitsev staying busy and making it hard for Baker to control. #SUB#
Baker working for a choke but Zaitsev reverses nicely into Baker 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (10) vs (6) Zaitsev#SUB#
Baker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaitsev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zaitsev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12##SUB#
Baker has his foot on Zaitsev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaitsev works his way back into a safe position though.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
Baker pulls Zaitsev in to control the position.
Zaitsev 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.
Zaitsev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Zaitsev controlling from the top position.
Zaitsev is continuing to stall.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaitsev stands and throws Baker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (10) vs (9) Zaitsev
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Zaitsev controls the position.
Zaitsev trying to control the position but Baker is working away.
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zaitsev controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaitsev working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baker takes the fight on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Jacker misses with a takedown attempt - Baker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Jacker looks to move away, Baker throws a big counter combo but Jacker just gets out of the way.
Jacker just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Jacker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baker's half guard.
Baker kicks Jacker off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Jacker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker stalls.
Jacker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jacker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jacker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baker smiles and moves away.
Brian Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ajax Jacker.#T1#
Baker jabs at Jacker's body.
Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for Jacker on that attempt.
Jacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Baker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacker is defended easily by Baker.
Baker lands a jab to Jacker's midsection.
Brian Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Jacker moves out of range easily. #CL#
Baker drives through and clinches with Jacker against the cage.
Jacker tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Jacker drops back down to his feet.
Jacker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baker is defending well.#T2#
Jacker goes for a takedown attempt but Baker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Baker pushes Jacker up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baker is pressed up against the cage. Jacker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Baker.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Jacker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jacker tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
and Baker counters with a nice body shot.
Baker thuds his right hand into Jacker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baker lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Jacker crumples to the floor! Baker milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Baker. Beautiful body shot.
Tarlac looks winded!#KD#
Baker cracks Tarlac with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tarlac looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baker finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Vladimir Tarlac has been cut.
Baker lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker connects with a nice cross there... Tarlac is looking wobbly and Baker recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Tarlac to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Baker jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Baker!
In defeat, Vladimir Tarlac stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Baker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blanco thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
A big left from Blanco misses.
Blanco misses with a wild combination.
Blanco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Gerardo Blanco has been cut.
Baker thuds a left hand into Blanco's body.
Baker sizes up Blanco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blanco there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Gerardo Blanco's cut even more.
Baker scores with a shot to the body.
Blanco throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blanco throws out the jab.
A jab from Baker misses.
Baker misses with a double jab.
#KD#
Baker lands a left and a right that send Blanco crashing to the mat, dazed. Baker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Blanco is rocked!
Blanco throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Baker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blanco is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Baker digs a good body shot into Blanco's ribs.
Blanco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blanco drops his hands momentarily and Baker needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Blanco just on the top of the head. Blanco drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Blanco - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
Proud FC 23
Date: Feb 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexandrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker throws a series of punches but Alexandrov avoids them all with ease.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Alexandrov counters with a leg kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Alexandrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Baker.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Baker.
#CL2#
Baker gets a clinch.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank.
Baker prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL2#
Baker forces Alexandrov back against the ropes and clinches.
Baker blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Baker on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Alexandrov taking a breather. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.#T3#
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexandrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexandrov throws a big counter combination but Baker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Baker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexandrov thinking.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Baker.
Alexandrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker. #T4#
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Baker gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baker looks winded!
Baker tries to stall but Alexandrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexandrov is pushing Baker up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
Alexandrov is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandrov misses with a wild combination.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Alexandrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexandrov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brian Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexandrov at a distance.
Good leg kick by Alexandrov.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker cracks a nice hook into Alexandrov's ribs.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Baker.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Baker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexandrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Alexandrov swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker scores with a jab. Alexandrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov thumps Baker with a low kick.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Baker thuds his right hand into Alexandrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexandrov.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
#CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
#T3#
Alexandrov trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
#BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker lands a slapping body shot.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
#T4#
A short right from Baker on the inside.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Alexandrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Alexandrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baker's sensitive parts.
Baker misses with a low kick as Alexandrov jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexandrov misses the target.
Baker thows a leg kick but Alexandrov checks it #KD#
and Alexandrov counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Baker to the mat! Alexandrov runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Baker is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
It looked like Alexandrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Alexandrov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baker.#CUT#It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alexandrov with a body shot.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Baker lands with a good body shot.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Alexandrov ducks right into an uppercut from Baker.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alexandrov counters with a head kick. That will keep Baker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker looks to land a combination but Alexandrov avoids it well.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Alexandrov is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Alexandrov lands a high kick!
Baker dodges the punch combination from Alexandrov.
#T3#
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Baker gets tackled into the ropes by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
#BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Alexandrov looks low and kicks high, catching Baker right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Baker misses with a double jab
and Alexandrov counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Baker throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.
Baker misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Alexandrov rushes Baker and presses him up against the ropes.
Baker being controlled against the ropes.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Brian Baker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
A very excited looking Alex Alexandrov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2022 |
#R1#
The Smiling Assassin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD#
Baker lands a left and a right that send The Smiling Assassin crashing to the mat, dazed. Baker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker throws a leg kick which misses The Smiling Assassin's front leg but catches the back leg as The Smiling Assassin tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Smiling Assassin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Baker darts in and clinches The Smiling Assassin up against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
The Smiling Assassin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Smiling Assassin tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Baker avoids the elbow strike from The Smiling Assassin, against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Smiling Assassin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin is stalling here.
Baker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baker avoiding damage as The Smiling Assassin throws knees to the body.
#T2#
The Smiling Assassin misses with a body punch.
The Smiling Assassin is trying to break the clinch but Baker is controlling him.
The Smiling Assassin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker has The Smiling Assassin pushed against the cage.
Baker has The Smiling Assassin pressed against the cage, preventing The Smiling Assassin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker has The Smiling Assassin pressed against the cage, preventing The Smiling Assassin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Baker blocks an elbow strike from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Smiling Assassin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Baker displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Smiling Assassin up against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin misses with the head strike.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a punch to the body.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
The Smiling Assassin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Smiling Assassin misses the jab.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Baker connects with a jab.
Baker jabs at The Smiling Assassin's body.
Baker lands a nice shot that snaps The Smiling Assassin's head back.
#ROC#The Smiling Assassin is rocked!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Smiling Assassin swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker effectively controlling the action here.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Smiling Assassin misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian 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#
Baker throws a right and a left that The Smiling Assassin avoids nicely.
Baker slips a straight right by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. The Smiling Assassin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Smiling Assassin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Smiling Assassin looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
The Smiling Assassin throws a shot to the body.
A head kick from The Smiling Assassin lands but Baker takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Baker as he connects with a hook.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Smiling Assassin can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Smiling Assassin will feel that in the morning.
The Smiling Assassin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Smiling Assassin, pushing him back against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin stalling in the clinch but Baker improves position.
The Smiling Assassin struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
The Smiling Assassin is breathing heavily.
The Smiling Assassin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baker blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Baker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin is trying to break free.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on The Smiling Assassin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin tries to clinch up.
Steve The Smiling Assassin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Smiling Assassin missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Baker cracks The Smiling Assassin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Baker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning The Smiling Assassin to stand back up!
The Smiling Assassin is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Baker throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! The Smiling Assassin crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brian Baker!
Steve The Smiling Assassin spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you fans for your support and Vladimir Putin for inspiring me to take shirtless photos of myself.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Simon Hedegaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Brian Baker!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hedegaard clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Hedegaard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hedegaard (2) vs (0) Baker
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.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Baker wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is trying is best to control the position here.
Hedegaard trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hedegaard moves into full mount! Baker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (5) vs (0) Baker
Hedegaard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baker is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Hedegaard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Hedegaard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hedegaard looking to control but Baker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Hedegaard is really struggling to control Baker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baker tries to hold on but Hedegaard pushes him away.
Baker can't escape the position.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baker tries to lock up and control but Hedegaard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hedegaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baker is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Baker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baker keeps trying to improve his position.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely.
Hedegaard fails to advance to Baker's back.
Hedegaard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baker is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Baker has worked his arm free - good work by Baker!
#T4#
Baker stops Hedegaard from passing to mount. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to get an arm triangle but Baker is defending well.
Hedegaard controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Hedegaard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hedegaard's guard! Nice work there by Baker! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedegaard (5) vs (2) Baker
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Baker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Hedegaard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baker trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass. #T7#
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position but Baker postures up.
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass. #SUB#
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Hedegaard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedegaard (7) vs (2) Baker
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9##SUB2#
Baker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hedegaard escapes and throws Baker's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (10) vs (2) Baker
Baker is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hedegaard tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Baker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baker trying his best to control but Hedegaard has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hedegaard (12) vs (2) Baker#T10#
Baker wants to control but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Baker is looking to improve his position but Hedegaard isn't that keen on the idea.
Hedegaard wants to take Baker's back here but Baker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Hedegaard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Baker gets back to half guard.#T11#
Baker tries to roll over but Hedegaard keeps him under control.
Hedegaard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baker! Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (15) vs (2) Baker
Hedegaard wants to take his opponent's back but Baker doesn't allow it.
Hedegaard is working hard here to advance position.
Baker manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T12#
Baker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baker.#SUB2#
Baker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hedegaard is aware though and is defending well.
Baker wants to control the position but Hedegaard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Baker is defending it quite comfortably.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Baker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baker trying to keep a closed guard but Hedegaard is proving a slippery customer.
Hedegaard trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom. #T14#
Baker trying to control the position here.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Baker.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker is pulling down on Hedegaard's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is trying to control the position but Hedegaard postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hedegaard takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Simon Hedegaard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Brian Baker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Baker, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Baker against the cage but Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Baker clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brian Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hick Diaz.#TD#
Baker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baker (2) vs (0) Diaz#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Baker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (5) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baker's best efforts.
Baker controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
#T1#
Diaz is not content to let Baker control the position.
Baker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Baker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall.
Diaz tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.#T2#
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (8) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baker controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Baker controlling the pace for now.
Diaz is trying to reverse the position but instead Baker has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Baker (11) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Baker avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Diaz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Baker.
Diaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Baker off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
What can Diaz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Baker'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.
Diaz tries to roll but Baker sticks to his back.
#T4#
Baker not allowing Diaz to control his hands.
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.#SUB#
Diaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Diaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Baker's arms.
Baker trying to control.#T5#
Diaz is trying to break free.
Baker tries to keep control of the position but Diaz is staying busy.
Diaz trying to control the hands but Baker won't let him. #SUB#
Baker looking to break Diaz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diaz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Baker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diaz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Baker looking for the RNC.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Baker keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Baker trying to control.#SUB#
Diaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Baker's arms.
Baker doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (11) vs (2) Diaz#SUB#
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7#
Diaz pushes down on Baker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Baker gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Diaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diaz has Baker in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (13) vs (2) Diaz
Baker 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (13) vs (4) Diaz#T8#
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baker is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz is keen to just control but Baker is a slippery customer.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Baker defends it. #T9#
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Diaz is looking to stall here but Baker recovers full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Baker is not content to let Diaz control the position.#T10#
Baker tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Baker is trying to control but can't.
Diaz is keen to just control but Baker is a slippery customer.
Diaz prevents Baker from improving his position.
Baker keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Diaz 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.
Diaz is thwarting Baker's attempts to control the position.
Diaz not doing much here.
Baker trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Baker is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount. #T12#
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz prevents Baker from improving his position.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.
Baker trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Baker tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is stalling here. Baker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diaz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Baker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Baker (17) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz is not content to let Baker control the position.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Baker is trying to move to mount but Diaz reverses beautifully and ends up in Baker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (17) vs (6) Diaz#T14#
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baker takes the fight on points by 17 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hassan Takhti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Brian Baker!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Takhti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takhti (4) vs (0) Baker#SUB#
Takhti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Takhti is trying to get an arm triangle but Baker is defending well. #SUB#
Takhti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takhti has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Takhti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baker has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Takhti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baker, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Takhti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Takhti but great work by Baker. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takhti (4) vs (4) Baker#T1#
Takhti is looking for a sweep.
Baker trying to control the position but Takhti is working away.
Takhti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Baker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takhti is trying to escape the position but Baker is controlling the position.
Takhti tries to improve position but can't.
Baker controls the position from side control.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Baker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Takhti looks to move to half guard but instead Baker has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takhti (4) vs (6) Baker#T2#
Baker prevents Takhti from getting the reversal.
Baker controlling the pace for now.
Baker wants to take his opponent's back but Takhti doesn't allow it.
Takhti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takhti (6) vs (6) Baker
Baker can't keep his opponent in guard - Takhti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Takhti is working for a kimura but Baker is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Takhti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baker defends it well. #SUB2#
Baker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takhti pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Takhti 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 Takhti.
Baker is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Baker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Takhti is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Baker still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Baker has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takhti (6) vs (10) Baker#SUB2#
Baker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takhti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takhti (8) vs (10) Baker#SUB#
Takhti is trying to work for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
#T4#
Baker is looking to improve his position.
Baker is controlling Takhti's trapped leg to prevent Takhti from advancing to side control.
Baker tries to roll over but Takhti keeps him under control.#SUB#
Takhti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Takhti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB#
Takhti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baker gets back to full guard.
Takhti advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takhti (11) vs (10) Baker
Baker tries to buck Takhti off but Takhti is having none of it.#SUB#
Takhti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Takhti but great work by Baker. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takhti (11) vs (14) Baker
Takhti tries to buck Baker off but Baker is having none of it.
Baker advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Takhti (11) vs (16) Baker
Takhti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baker tries to control but Takhti wriggling away.
Baker avoids the attempt from Takhti to control.#T6#
Baker controlling his opponent.
Takhti is trying to reverse the position but instead Baker has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Takhti (11) vs (19) Baker
Takhti can't escape the position.
Baker doesn't have the hooks in and Takhti manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takhti (13) vs (19) Baker
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Takhti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Takhti has Baker in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takhti (13) vs (21) Baker
Takhti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baker controls the pace.#SUB#
Takhti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baker passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Takhti actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Baker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Takhti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Takhti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker not doing much here.
#SUB#
Takhti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takhti looking for subs from the bottom but Baker mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Takhti (13) vs (24) Baker#T8#
Takhti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takhti is working hard here to advance position.
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takhti tries to improve his position but instead Baker has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Takhti (13) vs (27) Baker
Baker controlling well, preventing Takhti from escaping the position.
Baker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Takhti tries to roll but Baker sticks to his back.
Baker is riding his opponent, not letting Takhti buck him off.
Takhti is trying to break free.
#T9##SUB2#
Takhti fending off the submission attempt from Baker. #SUB2#
Baker looking for the choke but no joy.
Takhti tries to break free.
Baker tries to keep control of the position but Takhti is staying busy.
Baker controlling well, preventing Takhti from escaping the position.
Baker controlling the position well here. Takhti rolled but Baker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Takhti is trying to break free.
#T10#
Takhti is keeping busy.
Takhti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Takhti's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Takhti defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Takhti is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Baker gets his way!
Takhti trying to control the hands but Baker breaks the grip.
Takhti rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Baker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takhti sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Takhti actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Takhti tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Baker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takhti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baker.
Takhti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takhti keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Takhti looking for a guillotine here but Baker defends easily.
Takhti keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB#
Takhti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Takhti working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baker has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Baker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takhti is just riding it out for now. Baker eventually gives up the hold.
Baker controlling the action here. #SUB#
Takhti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13##SUB2#
Baker is trying to work for a kimura but Takhti is defending well.
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Takhti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Takhti looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Baker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Takhti trying to get back to full guard but Baker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takhti (13) vs (30) Baker#T14#
Baker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takhti is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Takhti defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Baker.
Takhti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takhti is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baker wins on points by 30 to 13. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Brian Baker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Walter Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Baker gets tackled into the cage by Jackson . Jackson maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson , not yet.
Baker wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker passes Jackson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jackson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Baker escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Baker! Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (3) vs (0) Jackson #T1##SUB#
Baker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jackson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Baker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Baker tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baker off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Baker (3) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baker's body.
#SUB2#
Jackson looking to break Baker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Baker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jackson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Baker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (5) vs (4) Jackson
Baker forces his way into half guard.
Baker is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Baker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baker. #T4#
Baker trying to control the pace.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Baker is pushing down on Jackson 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Baker has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5##SUB#
Baker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baker works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (8) vs (4) Jackson
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Baker prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Baker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baker passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (11) vs (4) Jackson
Baker content just to control the position here. #T7#
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Baker control the position.#SUB#
Baker is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Jackson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jackson . Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (14) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Baker (16) vs (4) Jackson #T8#
Baker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jackson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Baker (19) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson tries to break free.
Baker is trying to stick to Jackson 's back but Jackson is turning into Baker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Baker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (19) vs (6) Jackson #SUB#
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Baker trying to control the position.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard.
Baker working a defensive guard here.
Baker pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Baker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10##SUB#
Baker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Baker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. #SUB#
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T12#
Baker keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Baker working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
Baker wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baker controlling the position well. #T13#
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Baker trying to control but Jackson postures up.
#SUB#
Baker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Baker defending well.
Baker is looking to control Jackson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?
Jackson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (19) vs (9) Jackson
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baker takes the fight on points by 19 to 9. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2021 |
#R1##KD#
Baker cracks Rockwell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rockwell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baker finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Seth Rockwell has been cut.
Baker connects with a stiff jab that staggers Rockwell - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Baker!
Seth Rockwell was interviewed post fight and said 'I will hit the gym, get back to the drawing board and see what improvements can be made, you will see me again! '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Rockwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baker.#KD#
Baker lands a big head kick that sends Rockwell tumbling to the mat! Baker takes a step backwards and waves Rockwell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rockwell is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Seth Rockwell has been cut.
Baker batters Rockwell with a massive right followed by a huge left! Rockwell is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Baker lands a final crushing right hand to drop Rockwell to the mat with a gruesome thud! Baker is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Baker!
The defeated Seth Rockwell had this to say: 'I will hit the gym, get back to the drawing board and see what improvements can be made, you will see me again! '. |
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Event:
Proud FC 9 - Shockwave
Date: Nov 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Baker lands with a hook. Rudskogen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rudskogen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Rudskogen throws a big counter head kick but Baker avoids it with no problem.
Rudskogen lands with a slapping head kick.
Baker wants to clinch up but Rudskogen keeps it at a distance.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Rudskogen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rudskogen scores with a body shot.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that Baker semi-blocks.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Rudskogen counters with a right hand to the body.
Rudskogen ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rudskogen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Rudskogen throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Rudskogen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Baker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rudskogen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Rudskogen lands a really nice looking cross but Baker seems unphased.
Rudskogen slips under a jab.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Rudskogen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
#T2#
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!
Rudskogen walks into a stiff left hand from Baker.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Rudskogen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rudskogen.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudskogen works Baker's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Baker staggers Rudskogen with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Rudskogen looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT#It looks like Jon Rudskogen has been cut.
Baker connects with a jab.#ROC#Rudskogen is rocked!
Rudskogen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudskogen.
Baker avoids the body shot from Rudskogen.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Baker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Baker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the head.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rudskogen.
Rudskogen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baker rather than just go for the knockout.
Rudskogen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Rudskogen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rudskogen dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Rudskogen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rudskogen throws a nice head kick!
#T4#
Baker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rudskogen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Baker misses the jab.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Rudskogen lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Baker lands a slapping body shot.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baker throws a combination. Rudskogen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker misses with a hook
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rudskogen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rudskogen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Jon Rudskogen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rudskogen lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Baker misses with a right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker throws a lazy body kick
and Rudskogen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker misses with a body shot
and Rudskogen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Rudskogen. Beautiful body shot.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the ropes.
Baker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rudskogen lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Baker lands a jab to Rudskogen's midsection.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Rudskogen lands a body shot.
Baker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brian Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudskogen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
Baker swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Baker cracks Rudskogen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
A head kick from Rudskogen lands but Baker takes it in his stride.
Baker throws a series of punches but Rudskogen avoids them all with ease.
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!
Rudskogen lands a high kick!
#T2#
Baker avoids the body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker misses the jab.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker dips to his left and cracks Rudskogen with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Rudskogen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker lands a jab to the nose.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Rudskogen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot
and Rudskogen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rudskogen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rudskogen lands a high kick!
#T3#
Baker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudskogen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
A head kick from Rudskogen lands but Baker takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rudskogen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baker.
Baker lands a two punch combo.
Baker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baker throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen avoids a kick to the body.
Rudskogen throws a counter combo.
Rudskogen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Nice shot by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Rudskogen ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Rudskogen lands with a nice body punch.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rudskogen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baker avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudskogen looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jon Rudskogen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudskogen's corner calls for a 1-2. Rudskogen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rudskogen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker digs a good hook to Rudskogen's body.
Rudskogen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baker doesn't seem bothered though.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen drops his hands momentarily and Baker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baker misses with a looping left.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Baker staggers Rudskogen with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Rudskogen looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#T1#
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it.
Baker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rudskogen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rudskogen on the side of the head.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Rudskogen is just out of range.
Rudskogen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baker eats them both and turns towards Rudskogen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Baker staggers Rudskogen with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Rudskogen looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Baker is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
Proud FC 6- DYNAMITE
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Tatum missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Baker.
Baker tries to clinch up
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatum just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker lands with a shot to the body.
Baker looks to land a combination but Tatum avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tatum.
Baker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tatum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tatum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Tatum throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker tries to clinch but Tatum moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tatum moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Tatum misses.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tatum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Tatum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
Baker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Baker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baker lands with a straight right. Tatum didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Tatum throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker stuns Tatum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Tatum counters with a one-two to the body.
Baker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tatum. That one must have hurt.
Baker moves out of range as Tatum strikes.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick
and Tatum counters with a good low kick that Baker was not able to check.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Brian Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Baker scores with a three punch combo!
A solid body kick from Tatum.
Tatum throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T3#
Tatum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baker scores with a jab to the head.
Tatum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker clobbers Tatum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tatum finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tatum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baker.
Baker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Tatum throws out a counter right but Baker avoids it with no problem.
Tatum dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Baker tries to bum rush Tatum with a series of wild strikes but Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
letting Tatum counter with a right hand. #T4#
Baker tries to bum rush Tatum with a series of wild strikes but Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatum loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Tatum counters with an outside leg kick.
Tatum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tatum avoids the body shot from Baker.
Tatum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tatum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baker under the eye.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatum makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Baker really felt that one!
Baker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatum manages to avoid it.
Tatum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tatum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tatum.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Tatum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tatum cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tatum.
Tatum takes one to the chin there.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tatum counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baker's knee momentarily.
Baker throws a hook but Tatum blocks it.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
A good leg kick by Tatum.
Baker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#That has opened up Jayson Tatum's cut even more.
Baker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jayson Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Tatum tenderised Baker's leg. Baker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tatum is out of range.
Tatum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Good leg kick by Tatum.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a solid body kick.
Jab, jab by Tatum - just one landing.
Tatum clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tatum.
Brian Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baker's head.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Tatum misses.
Jab by Tatum.
Baker misses the jab.#T2#
Tatum fakes the leg kick and cracks Baker in the body.
Tatum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baker has time to react.
Tatum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker throws a lazy body kick
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Tatum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baker's head backwards.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker drops his guard momentarily, allowing Tatum to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Baker! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Tatum takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jayson Tatum!
A very excited looking Jayson Tatum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
8L 95 - Steiner (FINAL)
Date: Sep 14, 2021 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Kuang throws a lazy uppercut
and Baker counters with a nice body shot.
Kuang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
Kuang misses with a body kick.
Kuang throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Kuang back into the ropes.
Kuang misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuang.
Kuang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kuang manages to break the clinch.
Kuang scores with a spinning back kick!
Kuang lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker tries to clinch but Kuang is having none of it.
Baker loads up on a big right hand but Kuang slips the punch.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick from Kuang.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Kuang manages to avoid it.
Baker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kuang.
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Kuang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
A good leg kick by Kuang.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baker!
Baker cracks Kuang with an open hand slap.
Kuang misses with the body kick
and Kuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuang connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Kuang.
Baker tries to clinch up but Kuang circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker misses with a hook. Kuang ducked under it nicely.
Baker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kuang.#KD2#
Baker ducks into a a hook from Kuang and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Baker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kuang.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Kuang knocks out Baker with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kuang before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kuang picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ao Kuang! |
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Event:
8L 93 - Big Lebowski
Date: Aug 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Leekpai moves out of range of the strikes.
Leekpai slips under a jab.
Baker scores with a sloppy right hand. Leekpai should have avoided that one.
We've been informed that Baker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Leekpai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baker 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.
Leekpai punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
Baker tries to move into range but Leekpai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Baker.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leekpai.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker lands with a shot to the body.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leekpai was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Leekpai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leekpai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A countering left hand to the body from Baker misses.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leekpai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baker lands a nice shot that snaps Leekpai's head back.
Leekpai throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot lands for Leekpai.
Leekpai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baker slips a straight right by Leekpai.
Baker is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Leekpai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leekpai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baker.
Baker is looking to clinch.
That kick from Leekpai tenderised Baker's leg. Baker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baker connects with a quick right hand that sends Leekpai tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
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Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Baker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Baker looking to stall.
I was talking to Hawthorne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Baker prevents a body shot from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne is trying to break the clinch but Baker is controlling him.
Baker stalling the fight.
Hawthorne working aggressively here.
Hawthorne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawthorne tries to circle away but Baker has him pinned against the ropes.
Hawthorne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Hawthorne misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawthorne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker. #BC#
Hawthorne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hawthorne connects with a looping right hand.
Hawthorne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Baker. That snapped Hawthorne's head back.
Hawthorne takes one to the chin there.
Hawthorne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Baker is looking to clinch. #KD2#
Baker cracks Hawthorne with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Hawthorne get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Hawthorne looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#CUT2#It looks like Damien Hawthorne has been cut.
A lazy left from Hawthorne finds it's target.
Hawthorne avoids the head kick by Baker.
Hawthorne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baker slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawthorne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Baker. Beautiful body shot.
Baker walks into a left hand.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Hawthorne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne lands a jab to the head.
Hawthorne clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Hawthorne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Hawthorne's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Baker stalks Hawthorne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hawthorne's face. Hawthorne staggers backwards, shaken.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
Baker tests Hawthorne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawthorne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawthorne can pounce on him.
Hawthorne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawthorne misses with a hook.
Hawthorne throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Hawthorne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawthorne checks the leg kick.
Hawthorne slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawthorne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baker. That did some damage!#T1#
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
Brian Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawthorne missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawthorne scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawthorne misses with a straight left.
Baker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baker connects with a body shot that sends Hawthorne's belly button to the back.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker catches Hawthorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawthorne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baker.
Baker misses with a hook
and Hawthorne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hawthorne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hawthorne tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne connects with a looping right hand.
Hawthorne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hawthorne cracks Baker with an open hand slap.
Hawthorne throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker is looking for the big counter here.
Baker throws a shot to the body.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
Hawthorne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawthorne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damien Hawthorne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Hawthorne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Baker misses with a looping right.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawthorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Hawthorne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawthorne. That's going to slow Baker down.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Baker moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Hawthorne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Baker misses.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.#T1#
Hawthorne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baker.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baker throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawthorne throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Hawthorne moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne lands a jab.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Baker misses.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawthorne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawthorne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Baker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baker misses with a straight right. #T2#
Baker lands with a hook. Hawthorne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Hawthorne moves out of range as Baker throws a body kick.
Hawthorne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawthorne connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawthorne.
Jab from Baker.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawthorne lands a nice looking body shot.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Hawthorne.
Baker avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
Baker misses with an uppercut
enabling Hawthorne to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baker at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Hawthorne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hawthorne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Damien Hawthorne!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Damien Hawthorne!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Damien Hawthorne!
Damien Hawthorne wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Damien Hawthorne was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
8L 86 - A Tommy Lee Event
Date: Jul 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Baker throws a hook but Sane avoids it easily.
Sane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sane looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
Sane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker moves away from the strike by Sane.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baker is looking to land body kicks.
Sane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Baker scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Justin Sane has been cut.
Sane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the body from Baker misses
letting Sane counter with a right hand.
Sane avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker. #T1#
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Baker.
Baker throws out a powerful jab.
Baker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#Sane is rocked!
Baker misses with a double jab
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sane moves out of range of the body kick from Baker.
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sane. Sane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sane is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sane moves away.
Sane seems to have recovered his senses.
Baker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sane at a distance.
Baker tests Sane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Sane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sane. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
#T2##KD#
Sane walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Baker rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Sane has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Baker takes a swing at Sane's ribcage but misses.
Baker tries to land a front kick but Sane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Sane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Baker misses.
Sane is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baker connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sane out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
8L 77 - Cash Mané
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Tacoronte back into the ropes.
Tacoronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tacoronte trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Tacoronte is trying to maintain a safe position but Baker gets an underhook and turns Tacoronte into the ropes.
Tacoronte lands a right hand.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Tacoronte tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tacoronte looking to stall.
Baker lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte has Baker pressed against the ropes.
Baker tries a body shot but Tacoronte blocks it.
Tacoronte misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tacoronte as Baker tries to tie him up. #T1#
Baker trying to stall but Tacoronte improves his position.
Baker blocks a body shot from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tacoronte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tacoronte misses with a body punch.
Tacoronte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tacoronte trying to control the position but instead, Baker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tacoronte into the ropes.
Tacoronte misses with the head strike.
Tacoronte throws a head punch that misses.
Tacoronte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Tacoronte lands a nice shot to the body.
Tacoronte scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Tacoronte fails to land.
Tacoronte struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Tacoronte is working Baker over against the ropes.
Baker blocks a body shot from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker stalling.
Tacoronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The referee calls for Tacoronte to work.
Tacoronte is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tacoronte stalling against the ropes.
Tacoronte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
SaĂşl Tacoronte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tacoronte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
SaĂşl Tacoronte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker misses with a body shot
and Tacoronte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tacoronte.
Tacoronte avoids the body shot from Baker.
Tacoronte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tacoronte defending well as Baker loads up on a big left hand.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tacoronte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baker is out of range.
Tacoronte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tacoronte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tacoronte throws a front kick that sends Baker stumbling back into the ropes.#T1#
Baker walks into a straight right hand from Tacoronte.
Baker swings for the body but Tacoronte moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tacoronte misses.
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Baker misses.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Tacoronte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tacoronte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tacoronte looks to land a body kick but Baker moved away.
Tacoronte scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tacoronte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker 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.
Tacoronte throws a lazy head kick
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
Baker blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Tacoronte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tacoronte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tacoronte plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
SaĂşl Tacoronte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tacoronte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tacoronte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tacoronte connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Tacoronte moves into the clinch successfully.
Tacoronte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Tacoronte struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Tacoronte tries to stall but Baker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Tacoronte fails to land.
Tacoronte lands with a short shot to the head.
Tacoronte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
Baker prevents a body shot from Tacoronte.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
SaĂşl Tacoronte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Baker looks to land a left hand but Tacoronte moved out of range nicely.
Tacoronte moves away from the strike by Baker.
Baker misses with a straight left.
Tacoronte connects with an inside leg kick.
Tacoronte clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacoronte was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker tries to bum rush Tacoronte with a series of wild strikes but Tacoronte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well,Baker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Tacoronte feints and then cracks Baker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baker down.
Tacoronte scores with a head kick.
That kick from Tacoronte tenderised Baker's leg. Baker is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte misses with a head kick.
Tacoronte sizes up Baker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker slips a straight right by Tacoronte.#T1#
Tacoronte misses with a hook.
Baker moves out of range as Tacoronte strikes.
Baker is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tacoronte lands a nice hook to Baker's body. Baker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tacoronte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tacoronte pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baker back to the ropes. Tacoronte follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Tacoronte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Tacoronte. That snapped Baker's head back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tacoronte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tacoronte throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker misses with a looping left.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tacoronte.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker throws a body punch but Tacoronte moves out of range. #T2#
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacoronte moves away.
Baker is looking to wear down Tacoronte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tacoronte slips under a jab from Baker.
Tacoronte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tacoronte digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Tacoronte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tacoronte manages to avoid it.
Baker takes a swing at Tacoronte's ribcage but misses.
Tacoronte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tacoronte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tacoronte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tacoronte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baker on the side of the head.
Baker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
SaĂşl Tacoronte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tacoronte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for SaĂşl Tacoronte!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for SaĂşl Tacoronte!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for SaĂşl Tacoronte!
SaĂşl Tacoronte wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, SaĂşl Tacoronte thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
8L 74 - Fast Charger
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1#
McDavid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baker swings for the body but McDavid moves out of range.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
McDavid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDavid was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDavid.
McDavid lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker connects with the punch.
McDavid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDavid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Baker defending well as McDavid loads up on a big left hand.
Baker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDavid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid feints and then cracks Baker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baker down.
McDavid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDavid throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
McDavid slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
#T1#
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
McDavid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDavid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker misses with a body shot.
McDavid throws a low kick, looking for Baker's leg but Baker calmly moves out of range.
A big right from McDavid misses.
And Baker counters with a quick kick to the body but McDavid blocks it.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
McDavid has closed the distance and engaged Baker in a clinch.
Baker blocks a body shot from McDavid.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDavid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker is defending well for now.
McDavid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Baker misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from McDavid. #T2#
McDavid struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by McDavid.
McDavid managing to block the knees to the body from Baker.
Baker is trying to stall.
McDavid lands with a short shot to the head.
McDavid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 lands the left hand.
McDavid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDavid throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Baker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDavid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baker has time to react.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDavid misses with a looping right.
McDavid tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDavid scores with a jab.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and McDavid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDavid lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDavid blocks a head kick by Baker.
Decent striking displayed by Baker 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!
McDavid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDavid. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDavid with the inside leg kick.
McDavid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
McDavid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDavid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker throws a hook but McDavid blocks it.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDavid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDavid counters with a low kick, right behind Baker 's knee.
McDavid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDavid lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baker will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDavid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDavid lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDavid missing with knees to the body.
McDavid lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2##BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
McDavid looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Baker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDavid scores with a hook to the body. Baker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baker loads up on a big right hand but McDavid slips the punch.
McDavid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker throws a body punch but McDavid moves out of range.
It seemed like McDavid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDavid.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDavid.
McDavid feints and then cracks Baker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baker down.
McDavid drops his hands momentarily and Baker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from McDavid finds it's way through Baker's defenses.
McDavid blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baker counters with a right hand to the body.
McDavid loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
McDavid throws a lazy uppercut
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a body shot
and McDavid counters with a good low kick that Baker was not able to check.
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDavid moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
McDavid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid scores with the left hand. Baker knows he should have avoided that one.
Baker moves away from the strike by McDavid.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Baker there.#T1#
Baker staying out of range there.
McDavid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
McDavid scores with a jab to the head.
Baker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker cracks McDavid with an open hand slap.
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baker is looking to wear down McDavid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDavid thumps Baker with a low kick.
McDavid lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
McDavid missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDavid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDavid throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Baker counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops McDavid onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
McDavid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a big uppercut that drops McDavid face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
8L 69 - L Jackson
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishimura throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker avoids the head kick by Ishimura.
Baker is looking for a counter combo.
Baker moves out of range as Ishimura strikes.
Ishimura blocks a head kick by Baker.
Ishimura tries to land a front kick but Baker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Nice straight punches there by Ishimura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ishimura.
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Ishimura had a free shot at his head there.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Ishimura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishimura. Ishimura obviously looking to wear him down.
Baker takes a swing at Ishimura's ribcage but misses.
Ishimura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishimura manages to avoid it.
Ishimura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ishimura throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Baker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura avoids the head kick by Baker.
Ishimura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Ishimura throws a low kick but Baker avoids it.
That kick from Ishimura tenderised Baker's leg. Baker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baker misses with a looping right.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishimura with a nice calf kick.
Ishimura misses with a leg kick.
Ishimura misses with a body kick.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishimura moves away.
Ishimura thumps Baker with a low kick.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Ishimura's head but Ishimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishimura wants to land a leg kick but Baker is out of range.
Ishimura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Ishimura moves out of range easily.
Ishimura throws a solid leg kick but Baker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ishimura.
Baker throws a body punch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Baker is looking to wear down Ishimura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
A big right from Baker misses.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishimura manages to avoid it.
Ishimura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ishimura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Baker catches Ishimura right on the button with a cross.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishimura connects with a nice looking jab.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishimura.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ishimura - the referee stops the clock and Baker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ishimura. Baker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishimura moves away.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Ishimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Baker lands a nice shot that snaps Ishimura's head back.
Baker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Ishimura scores with a head kick.
Ishimura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Ishimura.
Baker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishimura.
Ishimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishimura throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Ishimura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Ishimura misses
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Ishimura blocks a head kick by Baker.
Ishimura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Ishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishimura scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
Ishimura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishimura is looking to slow Baker down with leg kicks.
Ishimura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick by Ishimura misses #KD#
and Baker counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Ishimura onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Ishimura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishimura scores with a leg kick.
Baker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baker tests Ishimura's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Ishimura is rocked!
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Ishimura avoids the body shot from Baker.
Ishimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Ishimura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ishimura is looking to score with low kicks.
Ishimura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
Ishimura throws a lazy head kick
and Baker counters with a right hand to the body.
Ishimura is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ishimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker jabs Ishimura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baker cracks Ishimura with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Ishimura is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Ishimura is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Ishimura could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Baker!
In defeat, Kosuke Ishimura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus is coming back.'. |
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Event:
8L 68 - Steel
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.
Alexandrov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Baker up against the ropes.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov. #T1#
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
Baker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the ropes. #T2#
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
Baker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alexandrov 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#
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov darts in trying to clinch
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alexandrov throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Alexandrov counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
#CL2#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexandrov taking a breather. #BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov avoids the head kick by Baker.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Baker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Baker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alexandrov lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexandrov avoids the damage to the body.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
Baker thuds a left hand into Alexandrov's body.#CL2#
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker tried to counter with a leg kick but Alexandrov avoided it.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
Baker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the ropes.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baker as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
Alexandrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov is trying to break free.
Alexandrov tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexandrov.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Baker taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker tries to break free but Alexandrov pushes him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexandrov 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 for Alex Alexandrov!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Alex Alexandrov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Alex Alexandrov 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:
8L 63 - Wrath of Kahn
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
Baker is looking to slow Kt King down with leg kicks.
Kt King missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kt King misses with a looping left.
Baker is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Kt King.
Baker dodges an elbow strike from Kt King.
Kt King throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Kt King throws an elbow that misses.
Baker blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kt King is defending well for now.
Kt King is looking to control Baker's arms but Baker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kt King has his back to the ropes.
Kt King tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker misses with a body punch.
Kt King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baker's defenses. #T1#
Kt King pushes off an throws an elbow but Baker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kt King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Kt King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Kt King. That snapped Baker's head back.
Baker throws a head kick that misses
and Kt King counters with a stiff right hand.
Kt King is looking to clinch.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kt King has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kt King throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Baker misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Kt King gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Kt King slowing the pace effectively.
Kt King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kt King throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Kt King throws a head punch that misses.
Kt King throws an elbow that misses.
Kt King digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank.
Kt King throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kt King lands a body punch.
Kt King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kt King pushes off an throws an elbow but Baker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kt King pushes off an throws an elbow but Baker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Kt King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Baker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kt King tries to counter with a clinch but Baker shakes him off and moves away.
Kt King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kt King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks. #CL2#
Kt King closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the ropes.
Baker blocks an elbow strike from Kt King.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kt King as Baker tries to tie him up.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Kt King lands an elbow inside.
Kt King working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Kt King blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Baker stalling against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Randy Kt King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kt King has Baker pushed against the ropes.
Baker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Kt King.
Kt King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kt King misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kt King.
Kt King throws an elbow that misses.
Kt King lands with a left to the head. #T2#
A short uppercut from Kt King.
Kt King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baker blocking some punches.
Kt King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kt King misses with the head strike.
Baker avoids the elbow strike from Kt King, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kt King misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kt King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kt King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kt King is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Kt King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Baker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kt King connects with a nice looking jab.
Randy Kt King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kt King to score with a decent uppercut.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kt King.
Kt King tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baker throws a body punch but Kt King moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Kt King.
The crowd cheers as Kt King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baker doesn't seem phased though.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Kt King sizes up Baker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kt King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Kt King takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baker misses with a kick to the body.
Kt King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kt King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kt King sizes up Baker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Kt King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kt King works Baker's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Kt King misses.
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kt King counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kt King, as that shot connected.
Sloppy strikes from Kt King. Those never looked like landing.
Donk. Kt King catches Baker right on the button with a cross.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Kt King counters with a nice uppercut.
Baker takes a swing at Kt King's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Kt King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kt King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Randy Kt King!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Randy Kt King!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Randy Kt King!
Randy Kt King wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
8L 58 - Ovince
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tay looks to land a body kick but Baker moved away.
Tay throws an off balance right hand
and Baker counters with a straight right hand.
Tay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Baker punishes Tay's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Baker. Beautiful body shot.
Tay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker is looking to clinch but Tay is avoiding it.
Tay throws a combination that misses
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tay throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Baker counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Tay goes down! Will Tay beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Tay throws a leg kick but Baker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baker throws a series of punches but Tay avoids them all with ease.
Tay misses with a few strikes there.
Tay sizes up Baker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Tay with a nice calf kick.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Baker throws a good cross that connects.
Tay misses with a combination
#KD#
and Baker counters with a beautiful hook that drops Tay to the mat! Will Tay be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Baker to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Tay is up. He looks OK to continue.
Baker lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Tay out cold! Tay is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
8L 54 - Thungergods Wrath
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Bull moves into the clinch.
Baker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bull is keeping busy.
Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Baker is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baker is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull. #T1#
Bull working aggressively here.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Bull is stalling here.
Bull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baker is keeping busy.
Bull tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker scores with a shot to the side of Bull's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.
Bull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bull holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Bull throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Bull working aggressively here.
Bull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
Bull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
Bull misses with a body punch.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Bull gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bull.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Bull scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bull has Baker pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Bull 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#
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull drops his hands momentarily and Baker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jari Bull has been cut.
Bull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker scores with a jab to the body.
Bull connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
#KD2#
Baker closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Bull crashing to the mat! Bull uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bull. That's going to slow Baker down.
Baker misses with a looping left.
A solid body kick from Bull.
Baker ducks right into an uppercut from Bull.
Bull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bull.
Bull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Bull tenderised Baker's leg. Baker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Bull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bull has closed the distance and engaged Baker in a clinch.
Bull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bull throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
A shot in the inside from Bull.
Bull pushes Baker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bull prevents Baker from breaking the clinch.
Baker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bull looking to stall.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 prevents a body shot from Bull.
Bull pushes Baker back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Bull dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Bull coming out on top.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bull is looking to counter punch.
Brian Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bull turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jari Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bull lands a lovely overhand right.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull cracks Baker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bull misses with a low kick.
Bull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Bull. #T1#
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bull slips a jab from Baker.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jari Bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Bull.
Bull avoids the body shot from Baker.
Bull scores with a jab to the head.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for Bull.
Bull punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bull darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bull!
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bull.
Bull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Bull lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker off the ropes and back into range.
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bull.
A swing and a miss from Bull.
Bull lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bull lands with a cross.
Bull blocks a leg kick.
Bull lands a jab to Baker's midsection.
Bull is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bull throws a leg kick which misses Baker's front leg but catches the back leg as Baker tries to avoid it.
Bull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Bull throws a leg kick but Baker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bull.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Bull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bull has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Jari Bull wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Jari Bull 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:
8L 51 - Ryan
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Noel misses with a straight left.
Noel misses with a low kick.
Noel doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noel wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Noel moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Noel.
Noel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noel can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Noel landing knees to the body.
Baker looks winded!
Noel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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 is looking to break free of the clinch but Noel has double underhooks.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Noel.
#T1#
Noel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.
Noel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noel digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank.
Noel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker taking a breather.
Noel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noel misses with the head strike.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Noel won't allow it.
Noel tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noel looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
Noel throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Noel misses with a punch to the body.
Baker avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Baker blocks it.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
Baker stalls.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Baker blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Noel misses with some punches.
Noel swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Noel scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chubby Noel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Noel tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
It seemed like Baker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baker misses with a straight left.
Noel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noel avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker connects with a jab.
Noel swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Baker gets tackled into the ropes by Noel. Noel maintains the clinch.
Noel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel is working Baker over against the ropes.
Noel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the ropes.
Noel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Noel.#T1##CL#
Noel has managed to clinch.
Noel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker blocking some punches.
Baker blocking some punches.
Noel misses with the head strike.
Noel tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noel has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Noel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Noel.
Noel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chubby Noel has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Noel throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noel's elbow.
Baker tries to break free but Noel pushes him back against the ropes.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Baker avoiding damage as Noel throws knees to the body.
Noel working aggressively here.
Baker avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Noel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noel working aggressively here.
Noel with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chubby Noel dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Noel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noel misses with a looping left.
Noel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Noel moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Baker counters with a body kick.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Noel.
Noel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBaker.
The crowd cheers as Noel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baker doesn't seem phased though.
Noel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baker.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Baker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noel moves to clinch but Baker breaks away
and Baker counters with a head kick.
Brian Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
An attempted straight right counter from Noel misses the target.
Baker lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Noel connects with a looping right hand.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Noel.
Noel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baker scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baker digs a good body shot into Noel's ribs.
Baker catches Noel with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Noel forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
8L 47 - Pope
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
McDavid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
Jab from McDavid.
Baker defending well as McDavid loads up on a big left hand.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
McDavid lands with a cross.
McDavid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baker.#CUT#It looks like Connor McDavid has been cut.
Baker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDavid throws a leg kick which misses Baker's front leg but catches the back leg as Baker tries to avoid it.
McDavid missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baker. Baker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDavid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDavid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on McDavid's shoulder, as McDavid tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
McDavid connects with a leg kick.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDavid throws out the jab.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
McDavid lands a really nice looking cross but Baker seems unphased.
McDavid looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker lands a nice looking body shot.
McDavid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from McDavid.
McDavid misses with a right hand
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
Baker avoids the body shot from McDavid.
The crowd cheers as McDavid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baker doesn't seem phased though.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range. #T2#
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDavid was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
McDavid throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
McDavid gets tackled into the ropes by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDavid.
Baker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Our sources have told us that Baker has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Baker tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDavid misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Baker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Baker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDavid throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker scores with a body shot.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDavid misses with a hook
and Baker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDavid thinking.
Baker slips under a jab from McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDavid throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a left to the body.
McDavid lands a head shot.#T1#
Baker tries to clinch up.
McDavid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Baker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from McDavid misses.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDavid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by McDavid as he connects with a hook.
Baker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDavid on the side of the head.
McDavid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a left to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Baker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDavid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Baker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDavid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid tries to clinch up.
Baker throws a quick counter head kick but McDavid was just out of range.
McDavid scores with a leg kick.
A big right from McDavid misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
McDavid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDavid sizes up Baker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDavid thumps Baker with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Baker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDavid misses with a low kick.
McDavid cracks Baker with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDavid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDavid missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Baker throws a body punch but McDavid moves out of range.
McDavid wants to counter the offense by Baker and move into the clinch position.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid misses with a looping right.
McDavid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDavid throws an off balance right hand
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from McDavid is predictable there
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A slow jab from McDavid misses its intended target.
McDavid misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Baker counters by clinching up.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
A short right from McDavid.
McDavid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McDavid obliges.
McDavid misses with a punch on the inside.
McDavid working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from McDavid.
Baker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McDavid scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
McDavid takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baker.
McDavid misses with a body punch.
Baker misses with a body punch.
McDavid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
Baker misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McDavid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDavid has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Connor McDavid wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Connor McDavid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
8L 43 - Westbrook
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Baker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nugetio lands with a good body shot.
Nugetio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nugetio staying out of range there.
Litticius Nugetio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nugetio throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Baker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Nugetio misses.
Nugetio misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nugetio's corner calls for a 1-2. Nugetio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nugetio tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nugetio misses with a left hand
and Baker counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nugetio throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nugetio moves away.
Nugetio throws a combination. Baker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Nugetio.
Nugetio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nugetio moves out of range as Baker strikes.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nugetio manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Baker.
A shot to the body from Nugetio misses
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nugetio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nugetio loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Nugetio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nugetio throws a one two combo.
Baker throws a hook but Nugetio avoids it easily.
Nugetio throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nugetio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nugetio just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Baker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nugetio misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Baker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nugetio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nugetio throws a leg kick
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nugetio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.
Nugetio scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Nugetio misses.
Baker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nugetio with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Litticius Nugetio 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#
Nugetio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nugetio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Baker forces Nugetio back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Nugetio breaks the clinch.
Nugetio blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Nugetio.
Nugetio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Nugetio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nugetio scores with a body shot.
Nugetio dips to his left and cracks Baker with an uppercut!
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nugetio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Nugetio with a nice cross.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Nugetio thuds his right hand into Baker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nugetio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
As Nugetio backs off Baker throws a huge counter combo but Nugetio manages to avoid it all.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Nugetio.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nugetio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nugetio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Nugetio had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nugetio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Nugetio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nugetio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nugetio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nugetio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nugetio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
A lazy left from Nugetio finds it's target.
Baker cracks Nugetio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nugetio throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nugetio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nugetio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Nugetio lands.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Litticius Nugetio dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Nugetio.
Nugetio throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a left to the body.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nugetio.
Baker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Nugetio.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Nugetio coming out on top.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Nugetio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nugetio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nugetio misses with a hook.
Nugetio lands a lovely overhand right.
Nugetio connects with a leg kick.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Nugetio moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nugetio misses the shot to the body.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nugetio jabs Baker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nugetio lands with a right hand.
Nugetio loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Baker throws out a counter right but Nugetio avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nugetio. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nugetio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nugetio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nugetio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baker at a distance.
Baker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nugetio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Nugetio.
Litticius Nugetio is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nugetio throws a shot to the body.
Nugetio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nugetio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nugetio connects with an inside leg kick.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Nugetio.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nugetio throws out the jab.
Baker thinks about the counter body kick.
Nugetio throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Baker shapes to counter with a head kick.
Baker throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Nugetio.
Baker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baker lands a nice hook to Nugetio's body. Nugetio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Litticius Nugetio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nugetio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Litticius Nugetio!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Litticius Nugetio!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Litticius Nugetio!
Litticius Nugetio wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXXIX - Chimdale
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Halo throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halo finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Halo throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Baker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Halo tries to land a body kick
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Halo scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Halo slips a jab from Baker.
Halo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Halo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baker under the eye.
Baker loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Baker moves out of range as Halo throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Crown Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Halo finds it's way through Baker's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Halo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Halo takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Baker pushes Halo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Baker is struggling to control the position.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Halo trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Halo lands a knee to the body.
Halo has Baker pushed against the ropes.
Halo misses with some punches.
#T2#
Halo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Halo.
Halo is trying to maintain a safe position but Baker gets an underhook and turns Halo into the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Halo obliges.
Halo misses with a knee strike.
Halo tries a knee to the head but Baker blocks it.
Baker avoiding damage as Halo throws knees to the body.
Halo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halo stalling against the ropes.
Halo looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crown Halo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Halo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baker's head backwards.
Halo throws a body kick that misses.
Halo lands the left hand.
A left lands for Halo.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Halo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baker lands a slapping body shot.
Halo scores with a hook to the body. Baker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Halo.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Halo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halo is looking to chop away at Baker's legs.
It seemed like Baker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baker moves forwards but Halo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Halo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Halo tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Halo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo throws a head kick that half lands.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Halo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halo thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crown Halo is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo misses with a shot to the body
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Halo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baker. Baker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo throws a chopping leg kick but Baker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halo throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Baker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Halo lands a nice hook to Baker's body. Baker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halo throws a head kick that Baker semi-blocks.
#CL#
Halo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halo lands a body shot.
Baker just leaning against Halo, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baker is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crown Halo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Halo misses with a lunging right hand
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halo misses with a shot to the body
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Halo is rocked!
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Halo closes the distance and clinches.
Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Halo is trying to stall.
Halo tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker looking to slow down the pace here.
Halo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Halo.
Halo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Halo.
Halo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baker blocks it with crossed arms.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Baker.
Halo tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A short right from Baker on the inside.
Baker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Baker.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Halo.
Baker misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Baker as the two fighters clinch.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
Baker is trying to force a seperation but Halo has the dominant position.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker working aggressively here.
Baker looking to slow down the pace here.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Baker.
Well Halo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Crown Halo!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Crown Halo!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Crown Halo!
Crown Halo wins by unanimous decision!
Crown Halo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXXV - Locust
Date: Nov 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett works the jab nicely.
Bennett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Bennett.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Bennett.
Baker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bennett lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Bennett with a nice cross.
Bennett throws out a powerful jab.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Baker has managed to clinch.
Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baker blocking some punches.
#T1#
Baker prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but Baker blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Bennett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Bennett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Bennett catches Baker right on the button with a cross.
Bennett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett tries to clinch but Baker moves away
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennett takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker misses with a hook.#T2##CL2#
Bennett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett scores with a hook to the body.
Bennett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baker's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bennett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
A knee to the head by Bennett.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker taking a breather.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but Baker blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bennett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Baker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bennett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bennett connects with a single shot there.
Baker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bennett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.
Bennett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Baker defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bennett.
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some bone on bone action there as Baker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker misses with a right hand
and Bennett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker lands a really nice looking cross but Bennett seems unphased.
#T1#
Baker drops his hands momentarily and Bennett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Bennett.
Bennett lands with a good body shot.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bennett lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Bennett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from Bennett.
Bennett with a jab.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Bennett scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
A combination from Bennett does no damage.
Baker throws a counter high kick but Bennett was just alert enough to avoid it.
Baker misses the jab.
Bennett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennett swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Bennett does it's job there.
Jab by Bennett.
Bennett lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennett throws a shot to the body.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
John Bennett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett lands a head shot.
Bennett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bennett scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Baker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bennett misses with a kick to the body
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like John Bennett has been cut.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Bennett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennett lands a lovely overhand right.
Bennett scores with a decent looking hook.
Baker lands a jab to Bennett's midsection.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Bennett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennett slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Bennett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Bennett clinches up against the ropes.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennett's elbow.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Bennett.
#T1##BC2#
Bennett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker tries to move into range but Bennett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennett blocks a head kick by Baker.
A jab lands there for Bennett.
A low kick from Bennett misses
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Bennett rushes Baker and presses him up against the ropes.
Bennett putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baker leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bennett.
Baker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Bennett. Those never looked like landing.
Nice jab there from Bennett.
Jab, jab by Bennett - just one landing.
Bennett connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Bennett does it's job there.
Bennett misses with a head kick.
Baker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bennett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bennett jabs at Baker's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Bennett.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for John Bennett!
John Bennett wins by unanimous decision!
John Bennett thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXXIII - Spectacle
Date: Nov 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurse connects with a body shot.
Nurse swings widly with a right hand
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Darnell Nurse has been cut.
Nurse has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nurse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baker.
Nurse lands a jab to Baker's midsection.
Nurse throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nurse misses with an uppercut
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Darnell Nurse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurse throws a one two combo.
Nice body punch from Nurse.
Baker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker blocks a jab.
Nurse misses with a wild combination.
Nurse throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Nurse misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Nurse.
Nurse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurse throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker walks into a straight right hand from Nurse.
Nurse with a jab.
Nurse throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
Nurse throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurse misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
Nurse throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Darnell Nurse's cut even more.
Nurse misses with a left hand
and Baker counters with a straight right, followed by a hook and finally a brutal uppercut! Nurse drops to the canvas, flat on his back and unconcious - no need for the referee to start the count as this one is all over! Baker struts around like it's just an every day occurrence to knock someone out in such brutal fashion. A dominant finish for Baker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXIX - Simon
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDavid connects with a looping right hand.
McDavid wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker throws a big counter combination but McDavid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDavid misses with a right hand
and Baker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDavid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDavid misses with a wild combination.
McDavid with a hook.
McDavid connects with the punch.
McDavid works the jab nicely.
McDavid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDavid's corner calls for a 1-2. McDavid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDavid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Baker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Baker misses the target.
McDavid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDavid misses with a looping left.
McDavid throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDavid throws a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Baker blocks the low kick.
McDavid lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDavid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDavid lands a jab to the head.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Baker staying out of range there.
Baker slips a straight right by McDavid.
McDavid misses with a hook
and Baker counters with a left to the body.
Baker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McDavid closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the ropes.
Baker tries to circle away but McDavid has him pinned against the ropes.
McDavid is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
McDavid lands a nice uppercut.
Baker is trying to stall.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McDavid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker defending well as McDavid loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
McDavid drives through and clinches with Baker against the ropes.
McDavid misses with a punch on the inside.
McDavid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
McDavid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
McDavid tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
McDavid misses with a knee strike.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid effectively controlling the action here.
Baker avoiding damage as McDavid throws knees to the body.
McDavid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head. #T1#
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid working aggressively here.
Baker is trying to push McDavid away but McDavid has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McDavid is trying to maintain a safe position but Baker gets an underhook and turns McDavid into the ropes.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
McDavid lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDavid lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker off the ropes and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDavid. #CL2#
McDavid has Baker up against the ropes in a clinch.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McDavid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDavid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Baker swings for the body but McDavid moves out of range.
It seemed like McDavid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid cracks Baker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Baker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDavid can pounce on him.
McDavid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDavid misses with an uppercut
and Baker counters with a left to the body.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDavids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDavid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Baker throws a wild body kick that McDavid sees coming a mile off.
McDavid lands a nice looking body shot.
Well,Baker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
McDavid works the jab nicely.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDavid.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker misses with a head kick.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDavid throws a sloppy body shot
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDavid lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDavid slips a jab from Baker.
McDavid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid works Baker's body with a nice hook.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDavid.
McDavid jabs at Baker's body.
McDavid catches Baker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Baker lands a jab to McDavid's midsection.
McDavid throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
A good leg kick by McDavid.
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDavid.
McDavid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDavid thinking.
McDavid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baker's head backwards.
Jab by Baker.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDavid clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDavid misses with a left hand
and McDavid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Connor McDavid has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDavid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Baker.#T2#
McDavid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDavid.
Nice cross by McDavid.
McDavid throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDavid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker blocks a jab.
Baker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD#
Baker clips McDavid with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give McDavid a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC#McDavid is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but McDavid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for McDavid. That snapped Baker's head back.
Baker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDavid throws a leg kick that is checked
and as McDavid tries to reset, Baker cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! McDavid is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXIV - Spitzer
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Miller manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baker lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the ropes and back into range.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Baker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it. #CL2#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baker is keeping busy.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Miller swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Miller scores with a four punch combination!
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Miller holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Miller 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#
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Baker scores with a body shot.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Baker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randy Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker working aggressively here.
Miller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?#BC#
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Baker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Baker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miller tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
As Miller backs off Baker throws a huge counter combo but Miller manages to avoid it all.
Miller tries to clinch
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Baker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Miller drives through and clinches with Baker against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker is defending well for now.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Randy Miller has been cut.
Baker feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Miller collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XIX - Mamba
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Sucre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Antonio Jose De Sucre has been cut.
De Sucre misses with a combination
and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Sucre walks into a stiff left hand from Baker.
De Sucre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Sucre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Sucre misses with a double jab.
De Sucre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Sucre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baker has time to react.
De Sucre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Baker throws a body punch but De Sucre moves out of range.
De Sucre scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Sucre swinging wildly here.
De Sucre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with a right hand
and De Sucre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#De Sucre is rocked!
De Sucre throws a right hand that misses
and Baker counters with a huge right that knocks De Sucre out cold! Baker is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XV
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
Sharp's coach down at Elite Underground Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sharp's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sharp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baker under the eye.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baker slips under a jab.
Baker tries to move into range but Sharp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sharp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sharp moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sharp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Sharp takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharp scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sharp fails to land.
Sharp is working Baker over against the ropes.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Sharp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharp's elbow.
Baker blocking some punches.
Sharp throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Sharp blocks a body shot from Baker.
Sharp lands a good knee to the midsection. Baker won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sharp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Sharp misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharp.
Sharp tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Sharp misses with the head strike.
Sharp has Baker pushed against the ropes.
Sharp misses with the head strike.
Sharp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharp is working Baker over against the ropes.
Sharp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharp.
Sharp digs a right hand underneath Baker's ribcage. Baker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baker tries a body shot but Sharp blocks it.
Baker letting Sharp take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Sharp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sharp scores with a nice strike.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sharp jabs Baker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sharp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sharp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sharp is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
Sharp jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Sharp takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharp throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker slowing the pace effectively.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp works on Baker's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Sharp.
Baker takes a shot to the head.
Sharp lands with a light punch inside.
Sharp digs a right hand underneath Baker's ribcage. Baker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sharp lands with a left to the head.
Sharp misses with a punch to the body.
Baker takes a shot to the head.
Sharp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
A head punch on the inside from Sharp fails to land. #T2#
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharp working aggressively here.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharp misses with some punches.
Sharp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Sharp.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Sharp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker blocks a body shot from Sharp.
Baker slowing the pace effectively.
Sharp scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Sharp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sharp scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Sharp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Baker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and clinches.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Sharp.
Sharp tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sharp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharp controls his hands.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker misses with a body punch.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharp controls his hands.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker is trying to stall.
Sharp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Sharp lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Sharp.
Baker misses with some punches.
Baker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharp.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharp controlling the action here for a moment.
Sharp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Baker.
Sharp taking a breather.
Sharp lands a left hand.
Baker is working Sharp over against the ropes.
Sharp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sharp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asa Sharp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Sharp prevents a body shot from Baker.
Baker prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker presses Sharp against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sharp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Sharp coming out on top.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sharp. That's going to slow Baker down.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sharp tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sharp lands with a nice body punch.
Asa Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharp has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Asa Sharp!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Asa Sharp!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Asa Sharp!
Asa Sharp wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Asa Sharp said 'Im a can CRUSHERRRR'. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XIII
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumble throws a right hand that misses
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Barney Rumble has been cut.
Rumble takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rumble misses with a hook to the body
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rumble's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baker under the eye.
Rumble throws a solid leg kick but Baker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rumble.
A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rumble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Rumble, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rumble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barney Rumble 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.
Rumble throws a body kick that misses
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Rumble throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a big right hand that sends Rumble crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Baker takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Baker! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs IX
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bull has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bull throws an off balance right hand
and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bull moves out of range as Baker strikes.
Baker avoids the body shot from Bull.
Baker staying out of range there.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bull falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Jari Bull has been cut.
Bull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bull takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull throws a big shot that misses.
Bull feints and then cracks Baker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baker down.
Bull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bull swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker.
Baker lands a nice hook to Bull's body. Bull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Bull's shoulder, as Bull tries to avoid the shot.
Bull is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.#T1#
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
Baker takes one on the button.
Bull scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bull looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bull.
Bull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Bull misses.
Bull thuds his right hand into Baker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baker takes a swing at Bull's ribcage but misses.
Baker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jari Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Bull.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Bull swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bull looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baker avoids the body shot from Bull.
Bull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker throws a big counter combination but Bull scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Bull lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Bull throws a sloppy body shot
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Bull lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bull tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker takes one on the button.
Bull throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Bull manages to avoid it.
Bull scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bull.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Bull manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baker defending well as Bull loads up on a big left hand.
Baker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Baker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bull lands a head shot.
Baker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bull throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Bull throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Bull misses
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
Bull misses with a left hand
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
Bull throws a good cross that connects.
Bull lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Baker blocks the leg kick.
#T4#
Baker is looking to clinch but Bull is avoiding it.
Baker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bull. That snapped Baker's head back.
Baker throws a poor cross that misses
and Bull counters with a straight right hand.
Bull throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
Bull swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bull.
Bull looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bull.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Baker staying out of range there.
It appears Baker was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
Baker drives through and clinches with Bull against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Bull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bull cracks Baker with an open hand slap.
Bull takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Bull lands with a right hand.
Bull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Bull moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Bull finds it's way through Baker's defenses.
Bull cracks Baker with an open hand slap.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bull throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a head kick. That will keep Bull thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Baker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
#T1#
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bull. Beautiful body shot.
Baker misses with a straight left.
Bull bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baker misses with a looping left.
Bull lands a right hook to the body.
Bull misses with a hook
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Bull - just one landing.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Bull releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bull lands a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull misses with an uppercut
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Bull there.
Bull has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bull.
Bull cracks Baker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull lands a nice shot to the body.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
Bull throws a sloppy body shot
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bull throws a one two combo.
Bull connects with a looping right hand.
Baker avoids the body shot from Bull.
#T3#
Baker scores with a hook to the body. Bull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick from Bull.
Bull misses with a lunging right hand
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bull.
Bull misses with a shot to the body
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Jari Bull's cut even more.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Bull's head but Bull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bull looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bull connects with a looping right hand.
Bull throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bull is breathing heavily.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker connects with a body shot.
Baker lands a jab to the head.
Bull takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baker.
Bull walks into a jab.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker throws a quick counter head kick but Bull was just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bull.
Bull looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Bull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Bull throws a leg kick which misses Baker's front leg but catches the back leg as Baker tries to avoid it.
Bull throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Baker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker ducks right into an uppercut from Bull.
Bull takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Bull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Bull coming out on top.
Bull looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull misses with a straight right.
Bull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Bull back into the ropes.
Bull leaning against his opponent.
Bull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Bull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker blocks a body shot from Bull.
Bull will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baker up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land.
Bull trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Baker is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bull misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bull misses with a straight right.
Baker blocks a jab.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bull connects with a looping right hand.
Bull throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker throws a counter high kick but Bull was just alert enough to avoid it.
Baker moves away from the strike by Bull.
Bull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull lands a really nice looking cross but Baker seems unphased.
Baker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Baker slips a straight right by Bull.
Baker looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
Baker moves away from the strike by Bull.
Bull misses with a jab to the body
and Baker counters with a one-two to the body.
Bull misses with a straight right.
Baker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
Baker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull lands a slapping body shot.
Bull moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bull throws an off balance right hand
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
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!
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Bull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bull throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baker counters with a right hand to the body.
Baker moves out of range of the leg kick from Bull.
Baker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bull as he connects with a hook.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Baker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Baker looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bull swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bull.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Bull really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bull manages to avoid it.
Bull takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Bull.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bull scores with a nice strike.
Baker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bull. Bull obviously looking to wear him down.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Baker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bull takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bull lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bull scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Bull misses with a lunging right hand
and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Baker.
Bull smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bull throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bull connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Baker clinches. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Bull is trying to stall.
Bull misses with some punches.
Bull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Baker wants to stall.
Bull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Baker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bull takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baker wants to break free but Bull has control.
Bull has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Bull working aggressively here.
Bull letting Baker take a breather here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bull scores with a hook to the body.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
Bull content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Bull lands with a short shot to the head.
Bull lands with a left to the head.
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Bull dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Bull jabs Baker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bull.
Bull connects with a body shot.
Bull swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baker scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull cracks Baker with an open hand slap.
Baker takes one to the side of the head.
Baker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
A big right from Bull misses.
Baker looks to land a right hand but Bull moved out of range.
Bull lands a head kick!
Bull slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bull misses with a hook.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bull clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Bull jabs at Baker's body.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bull.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
Baker throws a counter high kick but Bull was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bull is looking to land body kicks.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker lands with a straight right. Bull didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Bull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bull cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
Bull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
A head kick misses from Baker. #T3#
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
That kick from Bull tenderised Baker's leg. Baker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jari Bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker takes one to the chin there.
Baker slips a jab from Bull.
Baker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bull darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Bull.
A swing and a miss from Bull.
Bull throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Bull misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
Bull lands a nice looking body shot.
Bull stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Bull.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Bull loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Bull lands a nice shot that snaps Baker's head back.
Bull misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bull has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Jari Bull wins by unanimous decision!
Jari Bull is the new heavyweight champion!
Jari Bull tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs VI
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conors fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Conors misses with an uppercut
and Baker counters with a right hand to the body.
Conors tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conors tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conors has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Conors.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker avoids a kick to the body.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Conors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Conors fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brian Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conors throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Conors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jared Conors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conors tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Conors moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Conors throws a lazy body kick
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conors changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conors fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Conors misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conors tries to clinch up
and Baker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker swings for the body but Conors moves out of range.
A low kick from Conors is predictable there
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker avoids a kick to the body.
Conors is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
#CL#
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Conors trying to control the position but instead, Baker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Conors into the ropes.
Baker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Conors pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conors displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Conors lands a jab to the head.
Conors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Conors. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conors looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conors misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conors misses with a hook to the body
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Conors tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Conors closes the distance but Baker moves to the side
and Conors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Conors is rocked!
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 Brian Baker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Conors tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jared Conors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conors thumps Baker with a low kick.
Baker catches Conors napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Conors crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Baker raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Baker!
Brian Baker is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs III - GP Semis
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Idrisov Ii misses with a shot to the body
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Idrisov Ii misses with a left hand
and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Idrisov Ii throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD#
Baker lands a head kick that bluckles Idrisov Ii and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Baker no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#
Idrisov Ii is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Murat Idrisov Ii has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idrisov Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Idrisov Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Idrisov Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Baker connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Idrisov Ii's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Idrisov Ii - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Baker!
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Event:
Eight Limbs I - The Beginning
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Baker slips under a jab.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Tycoon manages to avoid it.
Tycoon misses with a wild body shot.
Tycoon throws a leg kick
and Baker counters with a nice body shot.
Tycoon throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a left to the body.
Tycoon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tycoon, as that shot connected.
Tycoon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tycoon cracks Baker with an open hand slap.
Tycoon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baker's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baker.
Tycoon misses with a hook
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Tycoon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tycoon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tycoon cracks Baker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baker scores with a body shot.
Tycoon misses with a left hand
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tycoon avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tycoon 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.
Baker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tycoon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.#T2#
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tycoon manages to avoid it.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tycoon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker moves away from the strike by Tycoon.
Baker is looking to wear down Tycoon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tycoon swings widly with a right hand
and Baker counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Tycoon has been cut.
Tycoon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tycoon throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tycoon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baker counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Tycoon off his feet! Tycoon crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Tycoon isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Baker screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Rinaldi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Baker looking to score a takedown here. Rinaldi is defending well but Baker drives through and ends up in Rinaldi's guard.
Our spies down at at UnderGround Training Facility inform us that Rinaldi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker pushes down on Rinaldi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rinaldi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baker seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Baker seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Baker wants to pass to mount but Rinaldi is defending the position.
Rinaldi trying to control here.
Baker wants to free his trapped foot but Rinaldi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Rinaldi is defending against the submission attempts here by Baker.
#SU#
Baker decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Baker shoots in but Rinaldi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rinaldi's waist but Rinaldi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Gustav Rinaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rinaldi slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Rinaldi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rinaldi is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Rinaldi circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baker shoots for a double leg takedown but Rinaldi sprawls well. He's pushed Baker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rinaldi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baker.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker sets himself, and Rinaldi steps forward looking for the clinch! Baker avoids it this time.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Rinaldi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Baker shoots in but Rinaldi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rinaldi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rinaldi circles away.
Rinaldi wants to counter with a clinch but Baker pushes him away.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rinaldi swivels and escapes.
Rinaldi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rinaldi slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rinaldi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker closes the distance and clinches up with Rinaldi, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes Rinaldi against the cage but Rinaldi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baker shoots in but Rinaldi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Rinaldi doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
#CL2#
Rinaldi forces Baker back against the cage and clinches.
Baker keeps control of Rinaldi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baker is trying to pull guard but Rinaldi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rinaldi is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Baker jumps into guard, dragging Rinaldi to the mat.
Rinaldi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rinaldi throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinaldi wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rinaldi postures up in Baker's guard and throws a big left but Baker blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Rinaldi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Baker tries for a takedown but Rinaldi circles away easily#TD2#
and Rinaldi counters with a single leg into guard. Baker didn't expect that. #SUB#
Baker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Baker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Baker working for a triangle but Rinaldi defends it easily.
Rinaldi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rinaldi trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rinaldi tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Baker has his foot on Rinaldi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rinaldi works his way back into a safe position though.
Rinaldi postures up in Baker's guard and throws a big left but Baker blocks it.
Rinaldi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Baker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rinaldi defends well.#SUB#
Baker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rinaldi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rinaldi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Baker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rinaldi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Baker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rinaldi is aware though and is defending well.
Baker being controlled here, momentarily.
Rinaldi stands up over Baker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Baker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Baker looking for a guillotine here but Rinaldi defends easily.
Rinaldi trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Baker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rinaldi controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baker shoots in but Rinaldi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Rinaldi.
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Rinaldi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rinaldi leaves Baker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gustav Rinaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rinaldi defends well and Baker ends up having to push Rinaldi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rinaldi. Those never looked like landing.
Rinaldi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rinaldi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rinaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Rinaldi. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Rinaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rinaldi.
Baker shoots in for a double leg but Rinaldi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rinaldi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Rinaldi clinches.
Rinaldi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rinaldi's efforts to push away.#TD#
Baker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rinaldi trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Rinaldi from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Rinaldi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rinaldi has managed to get both his arms back between Baker's legs - danger averted.
Rinaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinaldi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baker dives in and grabs Rinaldi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rinaldi pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
Rinaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rinaldi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baker somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker shoots in but Rinaldi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rinaldi.
Jab, jab by Rinaldi - just one landing. #T3#
Rinaldi stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker shoots and misses
and Rinaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker misses with a takedown #TD2#
so Rinaldi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rinaldi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rinaldi wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving. #SUB#
Rinaldi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Rinaldi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rinaldi is working Baker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Baker tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rinaldi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Rinaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rinaldi 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Rinaldi!
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 14118 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Baker (ranked 3488 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brian Baker!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grundy slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grundy clinches up against the cage.
Grundy jumps guard and drags Baker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
Grundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grundy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Baker has his hands clasped together but Grundy extends and breaks Baker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Grundy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy 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:
WKBC: Johnson vs Laxx
Date: Apr 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diaz tries to work over Baker's front leg with a kick but Baker checks it.
A big right from Baker misses.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Baker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Baker swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz drops his guard momentarily, allowing Baker to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Diaz! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Baker takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Baker!
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Event:
WKBC: The Zealot VS Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
and Baker counters with a nice body shot.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruglov throws a nice head kick!
#CL2#
Kruglov darts in and clinches Baker up against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Kruglov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruglov lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruglov cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruglov lands a leg kick that knocks Baker off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Kruglov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
Baker trying to stall but Kruglov improves his position.
Kruglov is trying to stall.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Baker back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kruglov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov lands an elbow inside that Baker shrugs off.
Kruglov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruglov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kruglov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruglov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruglov misses with the combination.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Kruglov forces Baker back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker is defending well for now.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruglov tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
#T1##BC#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruglov cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.#KD#
Baker lands a head kick that bluckles Kruglov and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Baker no doubt looking to push for a finish!
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Anton Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Kruglov lands but Baker takes it in his stride.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruglov misses with a combination
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Kruglov misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the ropes.#BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruglov cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Kruglov is rocked!
Kruglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Kruglov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruglov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Kruglov is rocked!
Baker misses with an uppercut. Kruglov saw that one coming.
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov tries to land a leg kick but Baker saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruglov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Baker misses with a hook.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.#T1#
Kruglov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov misses with a leg kick.
Kruglov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker throws a big counter combination but Kruglov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruglov wants to clinch but Baker slips to the side
and Baker counters with a nice body shot.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kruglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Kruglov misses.
Baker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruglov cracks Baker with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Baker misses.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Baker moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kruglov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruglov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Rising Dragon: 3
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Kruglov thumps Baker with a low kick.
Kruglov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Kruglov misses.
Baker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kruglov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baker's knee momentarily.#CL#
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruglov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baker up against the ropes.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
Kruglov scores a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Baker improves position.
We've been informed that Baker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Baker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Kruglov lands a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kruglov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kruglov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baker's calf.
Kruglov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker staying out of range there.
Kruglov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Kruglov rushes Baker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Baker stalls.
Baker controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker is trying to push Kruglov away but Kruglov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruglov won't allow it.
Kruglov trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kruglov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruglov won't allow it.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Kruglov misses.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kruglov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Baker's cut.
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 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruglov tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Baker counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Kruglov onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker lands a right hook to the body.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brian Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Baker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Kruglov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruglov lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruglov. That's going to slow Baker down. #CL#
Kruglov darts in and clinches Baker up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baker blocks a body shot from Kruglov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruglov.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Baker trying to stall but Kruglov improves his position.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Baker tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Baker is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Baker.
Well Kruglov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Idrisov Ii throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Idrisov Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Idrisov Ii.#CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Idrisov Ii swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Baker clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Idrisov Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Idrisov Ii throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Baker closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Baker instigates a clinch.
Idrisov Ii wants to break free but Baker has control.
#BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idrisov Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Idrisov Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Baker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Idrisov Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Baker clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idrisov Ii.
Baker lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Idrisov Ii.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Idrisov Ii tries to break free but Baker pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker misses with a leg kick.
Baker swings for the body but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Baker pushes Idrisov Ii up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Baker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Idrisov Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Idrisov Ii.#T2#
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Idrisov Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Baker counters with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Baker moves into the clinch.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Idrisov Ii misses with some punches.
#BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idrisov Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Idrisov Ii misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Idrisov Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Idrisov Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Idrisov Ii slips under a jab from Baker.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Idrisov Ii.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Idrisov Ii.
Baker misses with a kick to the body
letting Idrisov Ii counter with a right hand. #T3##CL#
Baker forces Idrisov Ii back against the cage and clinches.
Baker prevents Idrisov Ii from breaking the clinch.
Idrisov Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Idrisov Ii throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Idrisov Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.#CL#
Baker has Idrisov Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Baker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Idrisov Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Idrisov Ii.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Idrisov Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Idrisov Ii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Baker clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Idrisov Ii moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Baker manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Baker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Idrisov Ii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker postures up and lands a big shot to Idrisov Ii's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker landing with the ground and pound.
Baker stands up over Idrisov Ii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Idrisov Ii counters with a three punch combo that has Baker backing up. Baker nods at Idrisov Ii to acknowledge the strikes.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Idrisov Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker slips a straight right by Idrisov Ii.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Idrisov Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Idrisov Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idrisov Ii can do to turn this around?
Idrisov Ii steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baker. That one must have hurt.
Idrisov Ii misses with a few strikes there.
Idrisov Ii moves out of range of the body kick from Baker.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idrisov Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idrisov Ii tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Idrisov Ii in a clinch.
#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Idrisov Ii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Idrisov Ii misses with an uppercut.
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Idrisov Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Idrisov Ii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Baker gets a clinch. #TD#
Baker wants the takedown. Idrisov Ii is fighting it off but Baker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Idrisov Ii's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Idrisov Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baker lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Baker scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Idrisov Ii is working an open guard so Baker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baker takes a swing at Idrisov Ii's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Idrisov Ii gets tackled into the cage by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch. #BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Idrisov Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Idrisov Ii stalling in the clinch but Baker improves position.
Idrisov Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idrisov Ii can't break the clinch.
Idrisov Ii misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Idrisov Ii looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Idrisov Ii misses. #CL#
Baker gets a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Idrisov Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Idrisov Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Idrisov Ii throws a combination. Baker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Idrisov Ii looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Idrisov Ii takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Baker rushes Idrisov Ii and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baker.
Idrisov Ii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Baker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker is taking a breather. Idrisov Ii 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.
Nice strikes from Baker there.
Idrisov Ii trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T4#
Baker controlling from mount.
Baker scoring with strikes but Idrisov Ii is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker controlling from mount.
Baker landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Idrisov Ii that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Baker lands with some strikes.
Idrisov Ii takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Idrisov Ii is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Idrisov Ii is just out of range.#KD#
Baker lands a big uppercut and Idrisov Ii crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Idrisov Ii looks OK. Baker waves Idrisov Ii back to his feet!
Idrisov Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Idrisov Ii misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
Baker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baker feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Idrisov Ii crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Baker!
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Event:
BCS 11
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Orston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orston thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
Baker wants to clinch.
Baker wants to clinch up but Orston keeps it at a distance.
Orston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orston scores with a nice body kick.
Orston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orston lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy body kick from Orston
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orston swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Orston.
Baker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Orston avoids it.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Orston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.#CL#
Baker rushes Orston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orston misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Orston.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baker wants to break free but Orston has control.
Orston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orston lands a right hand.
Orston throws a head punch that misses.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orston has him pressed against the cage.
Orston has Baker pressed against the cage, preventing Baker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Orston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker tries to break free but Orston pushes him back against the cage.
Orston tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Orston back against the cage.
Orston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orston avoids the body shot from Baker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orston. That's going to slow Baker down. #T2#
Baker tries to clinch but Orston is having none of it.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Baker connects with a right hand. Orston shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like David Orston has been cut.
Orston throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orston.
Orston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
Orston pushes Baker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Orston keeps control of Baker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker swings for the body but Orston moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baker on the side of the head.
Orston staying out of range there.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orston misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Baker blocks a head kick by Orston.
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Orston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orston thows a body kick. Baker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Baker sizes up Orston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker tries to clinch up
and Orston counters with a solid body kick.
Orston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orston duly obliges. #T4#
Orston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot
and Orston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Baker is rocked!#CL2#
Orston clinches up against the cage.
Baker missing with knees to the body.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orston stops a takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.
Orston tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Orston.
Orston pushes Baker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baker.
Baker is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baker.
A jab from Orston does it's job there.
Danga de danga de dang - Orston scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Orston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Orston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Orston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Orston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baker wants to clinch.
Orston misses with a combination
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
David Orston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orston misses with a shot to the body
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Orston fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Baker to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Baker looks to clinch but Orston throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Baker taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Orston!
Our winner, David Orston, 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.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Baker (ranked 1931 p4p, 242 weight class) and Tim Duncan (ranked 1984 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Duncan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Baker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Duncan moves into the clinch.
Baker drags the fight down to the ground.
Duncan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Duncan forces his way into half guard.
Baker is looking for a sweep. Duncan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duncan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baker is trying is best to control the position here.
Baker wants to control but Duncan is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker actively working from the bottom here.
Duncan wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baker controlling the position well.
Baker wants to improve his position but Duncan is controlling well.
Baker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duncan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Duncan controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to hold on to Duncan's head to control him but Duncan postures up.
Baker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baker working a defensive guard here.
Baker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duncan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duncan looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker controlling Duncan's posture.
Duncan wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
Duncan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duncan defends it easily.
Duncan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baker's guard.
Duncan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (0) vs (3) Duncan
Baker regains half guard.
Baker trying to control from the bottom.
Duncan slows the pace down in half guard.
Baker is trying to maintain the position but Duncan is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baker is controlling Duncan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is holding on to half guard well.
Duncan is looking to advance position but Baker won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is thwarting Baker's attempts to control the position.
Duncan prevents Baker from improving his position.
Duncan is pressing down on Baker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baker is holding on for now.
Baker is refusing to be controlled, as Duncan sits in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is concentrating on defense, preventing Duncan from advancing position.
Baker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duncan wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.
Duncan wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Duncan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baker controlling the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is pressing down on Baker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baker is holding on for now.
Baker is looking to control Duncan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?
Duncan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (0) vs (6) Duncan
Baker can't escape the position.
Baker is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Duncan trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker tries to hold on but Duncan pushes him away.
Duncan content just to control the position here.
Baker wants to control but Duncan is having none of it.
Baker is trying to escape the mount.
Duncan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Baker is working to get back to half guard.
Baker tries to hold on but Duncan pushes him away.
Baker reaches up to try and control the position but Duncan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Baker rolls and tries to escape and now Duncan has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Baker (0) vs (9) Duncan
What can Baker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is hanging on to Baker's back as he tries to escape.
Duncan is riding his opponent, not letting Baker buck him off.
Duncan is hanging on to Baker's back as he tries to escape.
Baker wants to control his opponent's hands but Duncan gets his hands free.
Good control from Duncan.
Baker trying to control but not successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Baker rolls, trying to escape but Duncan keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Well,Baker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Baker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Baker is really stuck here.
Baker trying to control but not successfully.
What can Baker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Duncan is trying to control but Baker is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Baker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (2) vs (9) Duncan
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Duncan keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duncan pulls Baker in close to prevent any damage.
Baker controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan wins on points by 9 to 2.
Tim Duncan made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hey, James. I notice you came into this fight with a very low Energy level. You should try resting up and eating plenty of greens in the days leading up to a fight. It's the fundamentally sound thing to do. '. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Mason walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baker.
Baker tries to clinch there but Mason circles away.
#CL#
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker lands a right hook to the body.
Mason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker avoids the body shot from Mason.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baker, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mason - that will leave a mark!
Mason digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mason tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1##BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Baker moves into the clinch.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Baker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker darts in trying to clinch
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Mason throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely. #CL#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker wants to clinch but Mason slips to the side
and Mason counters with a left and a right that stings Baker.
A bone on bone clash there as Baker blocks the leg kick.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baker.
#KD#
Baker lands a big head kick that sends Mason tumbling to the mat! Baker takes a step backwards and waves Mason back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Mason is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Max Mason has been cut.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Baker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker counters with a huge left! Mason is in big trouble! He's backing up but Baker isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mason from any more damage. A dominating finish by Baker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Blake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baker scrambles back to his feet.
Blake misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Baker moves into the clinch.
Blake throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blake throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
Blake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Baker drops Blake with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Blake looks back up at him and smiles so Baker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Blake is rocked!
Blake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Blake's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Baker before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Baker!
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Event:
AEW 19
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from Rider misses.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rider takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Rider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Rider pushes him off.
Rider seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Rider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baker is looking to clinch but Rider is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rider takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rider manages to avoid it.
Rider fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1##CL2#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rider scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baker tries to clinch there but Rider circles away.
Baker tries to clinch there but Rider circles away.
#CL2#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rider, pushing him back against the cage.
Rider lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Rider works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rider looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Rider misses.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker moves forwards but Rider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Rider is out of range. #T2#
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rider gets tackled into the cage by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rider.
Rider misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rider throws a good cross that connects.
Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
Rider loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Rider throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Baker darts in and clinches Rider up against the cage.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rider lands an uppercut.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker tries to pull guard but Rider holds him up against the cage and eventually Baker drops back down to his feet.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Rider misses.
Rider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baker's head.
Baker tries to clinch but Rider moves out of range.
Rider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rider scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rider swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
Rider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rider moves away.
Rider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Baker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rider moves out of range as Baker strikes.#CL2#
Rider tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rider throws an elbow that misses.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Rider.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rider. #BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rider avoids the head kick by Baker.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rider scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baker is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Rider.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Midnight Rider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Midnight Rider's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rider paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rider seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rider avoids the head kick by Baker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rider, as that shot connected.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Rider scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rider is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rider misses the body punch
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker tries to clinch but Rider is having none of it.
Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Rider won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rider thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baker tries to clinch up but Rider circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker slips under a jab.#T1#
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rider checks the leg kick.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rider moves away.
Rider throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker tries to clinch there but Rider circles away.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rider moves away.
Baker takes one to the side of the head.
Midnight Rider is winning the standup battle so far.
Rider looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rider looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Rider pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Baker digs a good body shot into Rider's ribs.
Rider throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker tries a quick counter leg kick but Rider is wise to it.#CL2#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Rider back against the cage.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Rider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Rider prevents Baker from breaking the clinch.
Baker is working for takedown but Rider is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Rider throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Rider as he checks the leg kick.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rider.
Baker takes a swing at Rider's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Baker. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Rider in a clinch.
#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Baker is looking to clinch but Rider is avoiding it.
Baker misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Rider counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker moves out of range as Rider strikes.
Jab, jab by Baker - just one landing.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Rider throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rider moves away.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Rider misses the jab.
Rider throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker throws a low kick but Rider avoids it.
Rider walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker. #CL2#
Baker rushes Rider and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baker tries to break free but Rider pushes him back against the cage.
Baker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rider.
Baker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rider pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Rider keeps him there for the moment.
Rider misses with the head strike.
Baker blocking some punches.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Baker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Midnight Rider's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Baker wants to clinch.
Rider tries to counter by clinching up but Baker breaks away and moves out of range.
Rider misses with a hook.
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rider misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Rider jabs Baker right on the nose. Baker blinks but takes it well.
Baker tries to clinch up but Rider circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker misses with a hook. Rider ducked under it nicely.
Rider throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rider lands a right hook to the body.
Baker slips under a jab from Rider.
Rider slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rider swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baker thows a body kick. Rider tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rider.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Baker has Rider up against the cage in a clinch.
Baker jumps guard but Rider stands there with Baker around his waist. Baker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rider lands a right hand.
Rider digs a right hand underneath Baker's ribcage. Baker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker avoids a wild elbow strike from Rider.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rider just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow. #T2##BC2#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rider rather than just go for the knockout.
Rider throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker slips under a jab from Rider.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rider connects with a right hand. Baker shakes it off.
Baker tries to clinch but Rider moves out of range.
Baker slips under a jab from Rider.
Baker lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Baker avoids the elbow strike from Rider, against the cage.
Baker tries to circle away but Rider has him pinned against the cage.
Rider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rider throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baker blocks it with crossed arms.
Rider lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards. #T3#
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rider misses with an elbow over the top.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker is trying to break free.
Rider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Rider has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Rider.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a head kick but Rider moves out of range.
Baker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Rider holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rider throws out the jab.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker wants to clinch.
Rider wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rider connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rider throws a lazy uppercut
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker walks into a jab.
Rider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Midnight Rider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rider has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midnight Rider!
Midnight Rider managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
AEW 12
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Neil is just out of range.
Neil throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Baker rushes Neil and presses him up against the cage.
Neil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Neil is controlling him.
Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab by Neil.
Baker misses with the combination.
Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Neil keeps him there for the moment.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Neil avoids the head kick by Baker.
Neil is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Neil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Baker misses
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Neil!
Baker tries to clinch but Neil moves out of range.
Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Neil ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Neil takes one to the chin there.
Baker avoids the head kick by Neil.
#CL#
Neil has closed the distance and engaged Baker in a clinch.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Neil working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Neil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
Baker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Neil blocks it well.
Neil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neil was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Neil circles away.
#T2#
Neil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neil throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Neil scores with a hook to the body. Baker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Neil lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Neil. #BC2#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Neil misses with a hook.
Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Neil.
Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Baker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Neil avoids it.
Neil tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Neil back against the cage. #T3#
Neil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neil has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Neil takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker throws a fast counter high kick but Neil manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neil lands with a right to the head.
Baker missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Neil.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Neil.
Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neil swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Neil.#BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neil lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Baker takes one on the button.
Neil throws a right hand that misses
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker takes one to the side of the head.
Neil throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Baker darts in and clinches Neil up against the cage.
Neil misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neil throws a head kick that misses
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Neil. That snapped Baker's head back.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Neil in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Neil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Neil back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Neil.
Baker is trying to break free.
Baker is trying to push Neil away but Neil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baker avoids a kick to the body.
Neil loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Neil misses with a head kick.
Baker looks to clinch
and Neil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker connects with a right hand. Neil shakes it off.
Neil slips a straight right by Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Neil won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker tries to clinch there but Neil circles away.
#T1##CL2#
Baker instigates a clinch.
Baker tries to break free but Neil pushes him back against the cage.
Neil keeps control of Baker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neil misses with a body punch.
Neil misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Neil breaks the clinch.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Neil lands with a straight right. Baker didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Neil cracks Baker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Baker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Neil finish him?
#ROC#
Baker is rocked!
Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?#CL#
Neil has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Neil.
Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neil tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
#BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neil thinks about countering with a head kick.
Baker blocks a head kick by Neil.
#T2##CL2#
Baker instigates a clinch.
Vince Neil has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Neil is controlling him.#BC#
Neil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neil throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Baker crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vince Neil!
A victorious Vince Neil thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AEW 5
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker misses with a hook.
Baker misses with a shot to the body
and Dryll counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dryll lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dryll has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baker is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Dryll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dryll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baker is trying to break free.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dryll pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baker misses the body punch
and Dryll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baker misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dryll to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker wants to clinch up but Dryll keeps it at a distance.
Baker is looking to wear down Dryll with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Dryll in a clinch.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Dryll keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dryll.
Baker tries to circle away but Dryll has him pinned against the cage.
Baker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dryll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dryll throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baker throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Evan Dryll has been cut.
Dryll scores with a body shot.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Dryll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dryll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Baker moves into the clinch.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dryll lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baker tries to clinch up.#CL#
Baker closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Baker forces Dryll back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Dryll breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Dryll moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker wants to clinch but Dryll slips to the side
and Dryll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dryll keeps the fight on the outside.
Dryll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker misses with a hook. Dryll ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Baker misses with a shot to the body
and Dryll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dryll throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker misses with a shot to the body
and Dryll counters with a one-two to the body.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dryll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dryll throws out a powerful jab.
Baker feints a jab promting Dryll to slip. Baker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dryll slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baker throws a head kick that misses
and Dryll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dryll was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
A countering left hand to the body from Dryll misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dryll throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Dryll tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
#T4#
Baker tries to clinch but Dryll is having none of it.
Dryll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker tries to clinch
letting Dryll counter with a right hand.
Dryll scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
Dryll connects with a high kick.
Baker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baker lands a jab to the nose.
Baker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baker wants to clinch.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Dryll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dryll digs a good body shot into Baker's ribs.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Dryll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Dryll's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dryll lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Dryll pushes Baker up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dryll.
Dryll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dryll fails to land.
Dryll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dryll throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Dryll throws a head punch that misses.
Dryll misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evan Dryll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dryll dips to his left and cracks Baker with an uppercut!
Dryll misses with a lunging right hand
and Baker counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker wants to clinch.
Baker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dryll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baker is trying to push Dryll away but Dryll has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker throws the kick towards the body but Dryll avoids it.#CL2#
Dryll clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.
Dryll keeps control of Baker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dryll avoiding damage.
Evan Dryll seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Dryll has him pressed against the cage.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Dryll manages to break the clinch.
Dryll lands with an overhand left.
Dryll scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dryll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baker wants to clinch but Dryll slips to the side
and Dryll counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Dryll fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Dryll forces Baker back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Dryll.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Dryll controls the action.
Dryll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dryll walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker blocks a jab.
Baker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dryll makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dryll takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Baker misses with a lunging right hand
and Dryll counters with an inside leg kick.
Dryll keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Dryll manages to break the clinch.
Baker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dryll counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dryll keeps the fight on the outside.
Dryll was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Dryll! He's out on his feet! Baker rushes in and drops Dryll with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Markov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker 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 tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Markov.
Baker swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
Baker blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markov.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Markov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#KD#
Baker lands a big head kick that sends Markov tumbling to the mat! Baker takes a step backwards and waves Markov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Baker misses with a hook. Markov ducked under it nicely.
Markov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Markov lands a slapping body shot.
Markov swinging wildly here.
Markov throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markov throws a front kick aimed at Baker's knee but Baker avoids it well.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
Markov cracks the inside of Baker's front leg.
Markov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Markov connects with the punch.
Markov avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Baker backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Markov's temple! It sends Markov violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Baker celebrates and the doctors try to help Markov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Brian Baker!
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AFC #37
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker throws a leg kick that misses.
Galileo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Galileo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baker scores with the left hand. Galileo knows he should have avoided that one.
Baker feints and then cracks Galileo 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Galileo down.
Galileo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Galileo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baker's knee momentarily.
Baker lands with a nice body punch.
Baker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Galileo slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Baker misses with a right hand
enabling Galileo to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Galileo avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Galileo ducks down to avoid it.
Baker throws a combination. Galileo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Baker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baker lands a slapping body shot.
Baker throws the left hand but Galileo avoids the punch easily.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Galileo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker throws a head kick but Galileo moves out of range.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Galileo moves away and avoids it.
As Baker backs off Galileo throws a huge counter combo but Baker manages to avoid it all.
Baker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Galileo on the side of the head.
Galileo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Galileo throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Galileo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Galileo there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker throws a low kick but Galileo moves out of range easily.
Baker sets himself, and Galileo steps forward looking for the clinch! Baker avoids it this time.
Baker dips to his left and cracks Galileo with an uppercut!
Baker looks to throw the jab but Galileo is out of range. #T2#
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galileo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galileo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galileo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Galileo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick by Baker misses
and Galileo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
Baker lands the left hand.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Galileo is out of range.
Baker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galileo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Galileo tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range. #CL#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Galileo back into the cage.
Baker misses with some punches.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Galileo avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Galileo . #BC2#
Galileo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Galileo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Baker there.#KD2#
Galileo drops Baker with a beautiful combination! Baker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Galileo is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Baker misses with a low kick.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker looks to throw the jab but Galileo is out of range.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Galileo moves away and avoids it.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!#CL#
Baker gets a clinch. #BC2#
Galileo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galileo manages to avoid it.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Galileo avoids the head kick by Baker.
Baker keeps Galileo at a distance using the push kick.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker is looking to slow Galileo down with leg kicks.
Baker misses with a combination
and Galileo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galileo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galileo .
Baker throws a hook but Galileo blocks it.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galileo .#CL2#
Galileo has managed to clinch.
Galileo tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Galileo back against the cage.
Baker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Galileo working aggressively here.
Baker pushes Galileo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Galileo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baker.
Galileo tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Galileo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Galileo is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Galileo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galileo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Galileo controls the action.
Galileo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galileo misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Baker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Galileo moves out of range of the body kick from Baker.
Baker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker lands with a nice body punch.
Brian Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galileo can do to turn this around?
Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker misses with a right hand
and Galileo counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Galileo misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Galileo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Galileo throws an off balance right hand
and Baker counters with a three punch combo that has Galileo backing up. Galileo nods at Baker to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Baker.
Brian Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baker tries to clinch up but Galileo circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Galileo moved out of range nicely.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Galileo moves out of range easily. #T1#
Baker misses with a hook. Galileo ducked under it nicely.
Galileo throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Baker throws a head kick but Galileo moves out of range.
Galileo misses with a body shot.
Baker throws a head kick that Galileo semi-blocks.
Galileo slips a straight right by Baker.
A shot to the body from Galileo misses
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker throws the left hand but Galileo avoids the punch easily.
Baker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galileo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker throws a hook but Galileo avoids it easily.
Galileo throws a leg kick but Baker moved away.
Baker throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Baker has managed to clinch.
#T2##BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker throws the kick towards the body but Galileo avoids it.
Galileo scoring well with a low kick there.
Baker misses with a body kick.
Galileo throws a nice head kick!
Baker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Baker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baker feints a jab promting Galileo to slip. Baker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Galileo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galileo lands with a slapping head kick.
A big left from Galileo misses. #T3#
Galileo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baker lands a nice shot that snaps Galileo 's head back.
Galileo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baker throws a low kick but Galileo moves out of range easily.
Baker scores with the left hand. Galileo knows he should have avoided that one.
Galileo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Galileo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galileo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galileo unleashes a big counter combination but Baker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Galileo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Baker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Galileo jabs Baker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galileo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baker finds it's way round the side to connect with Galileo 's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galileo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Galileo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Galileo scores with a shot to the body.
Galileo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baker moves out of range as Galileo throws a body kick.
Baker with a jab.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Galileo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Galileo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galileo tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Galileo misses.
Baker scores with a nice body kick.
Galileo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Galileo throws a series of strikes that have Baker backpedaling.
#CUT2#
Brian Baker's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galileo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Galileo checks a leg kick.
Baker scores with a jab to the body.
Galileo slips a straight right by Baker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Baker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Galileo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Baker tries to clinch there but Galileo circles away.
Galileo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Galileo moves out of range easily.
Galileo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baker misses the jab.
Galileo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galileo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Galileo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
A countering left hand to the body from Galileo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galileo checks a leg kick nicely.
Baker looks for the body kick but Galileo saw that one coming.
Baker is looking to slow Galileo down with leg kicks.
Galileo throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range. #T1#
Galileo works over Baker's head and body with a nice combination.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Galileo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Galileo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Baker misses.
Galileo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Galileo is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galileo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Galileo .
A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sao Galileo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Galileo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Baker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Galileo eats them both and turns towards Baker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galileo cracks Baker with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD2#
Galileo cracks Baker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Baker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Galileo finish him?
Good work by Galileo as he checks the leg kick.
Baker throws a jab when Galileo was well out of range.#CL#
Baker drives through and clinches with Galileo against the cage.
Galileo lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Galileo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galileo has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Baker is trying to stall.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Galileo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galileo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baker.
Baker prevents a body shot from Galileo .
A short uppercut from Galileo . #T3#
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galileo has him pressed against the cage.
Galileo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galileo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Baker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galileo blocks an elbow strike.
Galileo presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galileo misses with a body punch.
Galileo works on Baker's body with a couple of short punches.
Galileo misses with some punches.
Galileo misses with a punch to the body.
Baker blocks a body shot from Galileo .
Galileo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galileo tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Galileo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galileo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galileo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Galileo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galileo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Galileo misses with some punches.
Galileo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galileo lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Baker.
Galileo throws a head punch that misses.
Galileo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galileo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Galileo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Galileo throws a wild body kick that Baker sees coming a mile off.
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Galileo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baker.
Baker pushes Galileo away with a front kick.
Baker thuds a left hand into Galileo 's body.
Galileo avoids a kick to the body.
Galileo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brian Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker throws a series of punches but Galileo avoids them all with ease.
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 Brian Baker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Baker!
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Event:
Ajax Worldwide #3
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Orston checks a leg kick nicely.
Orston has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orston cracks Baker with a good jab.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker takes a swing at Orston's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orston.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orston manages to avoid it.
Orston misses with a leg kick.
Baker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orston works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Orston misses the target.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orston checks a leg kick.
Orston is looking to slow Baker down with leg kicks.
Baker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orston counters with a good low kick that Baker was not able to check.
Baker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orston throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Orston manages to avoid it.
Orston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Orston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Baker throws a right hand that Orston ducks under and follows up with a left that Orston also avoids with ease.
Orston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orston motions for Baker to come forward. Orston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Orston takes a kick to the side of the head.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orston throws a big shot that misses.
Orston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orston flicks out a counter leg kick but Baker steps away.
Orston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Orston lands a head shot.
Baker moves away from the strike by Orston.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
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!
Orston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Orston.#T2#
Orston blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker checks a leg kick nicely.
Orston throws a leg kick but Baker checks it.
Orston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orston scores with a nice right hand.
Orston thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orston moves away.
Orston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orston circles away quickly and effectively.
Orston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Baker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orston is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A clash of legs there as Orston blocks the low kick.
Orston lands with a shot to the body.
Orston throws a leg kick but Baker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orston throws a body kick that misses.
Orston throws a big shot that misses.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Orston manages to avoid it.
Orston with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
A shot to the body from Baker misses
and Orston counters with an outside leg kick.
Baker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orston can pounce on him.
#CL#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orston swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orston lands with a light punch inside.
Orston lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orston.
Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker lands a nice uppercut.
Orston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Orston manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Orston moves out of range easily.
Orston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orston avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orston was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Orston pushes Baker away with a front kick.
Orston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baker.
A leg kick checked by Baker.
Orston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Orston blocks a head kick by Baker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Baker pushes Orston up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Orston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Baker connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Orston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orston.
Orston misses with a series of wild punches.
David Orston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orston.
Orston throws out a leg kick but Baker moves out of range and Orston only half commits.
Baker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baker is out of range and Orston settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orston clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good leg kick by Orston there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Orston misses.
Orston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orston misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Orston tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orston as Baker tries to tie him up. #T1#
Orston misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Baker scores with a four punch combination!
Orston connects with an inside leg kick.
Orston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Orston throws a sloppy head kick
and Baker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orston thinking.
Orston slips a jab from Baker.
Orston thinks about the counter body kick.
Baker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Orston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orston wants to land a leg kick but Baker is out of range.
Orston blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Orston. That snapped Baker's head back.
Baker throws a head kick but Orston moves out of range.
Orston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Baker checks a leg kick.
Orston lands a leg kick that knocks Baker off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Orston moves away and avoids it.
Orston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baker wants to slow Orston down by chopping away at his legs.
Baker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orston catches Baker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Orston.
Baker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orston looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Baker thinks about countering with a head kick.
Orston is looking to slow Baker down with leg kicks.
Orston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baker checks a leg kick.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orston thuds his right hand into Baker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baker wants to land a leg kick but Orston is out of range.
Orston misses with a body kick.
Orston looks to land a body kick but Baker moved away.
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orston.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker throws a good cross that connects.
Baker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orston doesn't seem bothered though.
Baker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Orston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Orston throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Orston ducks down to avoid it.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker misses with a shot to the body
and Orston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baker lands a jab.
Baker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orston.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orston.
Orston avoids the head kick by Baker.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orston.
Baker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker with a jab.
Orston tries a head kick but it misses.
Orston cracks the inside of Baker's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Orston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Orston cracks the inside of Baker's front leg.
Baker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orston.
Orston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orston scores with a spinning back kick!
Orston connects with a high kick.
Orston moves out of range of the body kick from Baker.
Orston swinging wildly here.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orston.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Baker.
Orston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baker checks it well.
Orston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orston dips to his left and cracks Baker with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orston looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range. #T1#
Orston avoids the head kick by Baker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orston. That's going to slow Baker down.
Orston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Orston moves away and avoids it.
Orston is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Orston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Orston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Orston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baker is able to avoid easily.
Orston checks a leg kick.
Baker blocks the body kick.
Baker takes a swing at Orston's ribcage but misses.
Baker throws a hook but Orston blocks it.
Baker throws a body punch but Orston moves out of range.
David Orston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Orston checks a leg kick.
Baker blocks a low kick nicely.
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!
Orston throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Orston connects with the punch.
Orston looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Orston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orston throws a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Baker.
Orston scores with a jab to the head.
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
Orston misses with a leg kick.
Orston misses with a straight right.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Orston circles away.
Orston was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orston. Orston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Orston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orston is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Baker blocks the leg kick.
Orston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orston.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Orston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Baker as he checks the leg kick.
Baker tries to clinch but Orston is having none of it.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Orston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Baker instigates a clinch.
Orston blocking some punches.
Orston misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Orston.
Orston throws a head punch that misses.
Orston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Orston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brian Baker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Orston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker stalling in the clinch but Orston improves position.
Orston tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Orston back against the cage.
Orston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
Orston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orston blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Orston breaks the clinch.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Baker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Orston.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orston. That one must have hurt.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Orston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Orston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orston 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Orston!
David Orston decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AFC #27
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker works Dowiyogo's body with a nice hook.
Baker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dowiyogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dowiyogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dowiyogo back to the cage. Baker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dowiyogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dowiyogo throws a shot to the body.
Dowiyogo walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dowiyogo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dowiyogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Dowiyogo throws a big counter head kick but Baker avoids it with no problem.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker misses with a looping left.#CL#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dowiyogo's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Grover Dowiyogo has been cut.#T1#
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo taking a breather.
Baker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dowiyogo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Dowiyogo doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
#CL#
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Baker.
Baker blocks the elbow strike.
Baker tries to work over Dowiyogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee strike.
Baker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dowiyogo up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baker as Dowiyogo tries to tie him up.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.
Baker scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A short right from Baker on the inside.
Good body shot from Baker.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
Baker avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dowiyogo avoiding damage as Baker throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dowiyogo avoiding damage as Baker throws knees to the body.
Baker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dowiyogo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dowiyogo looks winded!
Dowiyogo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baker lands with a good body shot.
Baker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dowiyogo slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Dowiyogo throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Baker lands a big head kick that sends Dowiyogo tumbling to the mat! Baker takes a step backwards and waves Dowiyogo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Dowiyogo is rocked!
Baker drops Dowiyogo with a naaaaasty hook - Dowiyogo is in real trouble here! Baker dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Baker!
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Event:
Showdown in The Downtown #3
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baker lands a leg kick that knocks Ellison Jr off balance momentarily.
Ellison Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker scores with a hook.
Ellison Jr avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ellison Jr is defended easily by Baker.
Baker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ellison Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Ellison Jr blocks the leg kick.
Ellison Jr moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Baker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
#T1#
Baker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Baker rushes Ellison Jr and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ellison Jr's coach down at Double XX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ellison Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker stuffs the takedown.
Brian Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Ellison Jr.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
Baker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker lands the left hand.
Baker connects with a body shot that sends Ellison Jr's belly button to the back.
Ellison Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Baker, looking for a takedown. Ellison Jr pushes Baker against the cage but Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ellison Jr. Ellison Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker connects with a jab.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ellison Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ellison Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ellison Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Baker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Ellison Jr drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage.
Baker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ellison Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ellison Jr shoots in but Baker avoids the takedown attempt easily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Baker has knocked Ellison Jr down with a huge combo! Baker steps away and waves a wobbly Ellison Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Ellison Jr is rocked!
Baker lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Ellison Jr crumples to the floor! Baker milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brian Baker!
The defeated Anthony Ellison Jr had this to say: 'we'll get him next time'.
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Event:
AFC #18
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baker avoids the body shot from Tauer.
Baker staying out of range there.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker throws a right hand that Tauer ducks under and follows up with a left that Tauer also avoids with ease.
Baker scores with a sloppy right hand. Tauer should have avoided that one.
Baker takes a swing at Tauer's ribcage but misses.
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baker misses with a low kick as Tauer jumps back.
Tauer throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Baker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tauer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tauer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker is keeping the position for now.
Tauer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baker trying to control the position here. #T1#
Tauer stops Baker from standing up.
Tauer preventing the sweep.
Tauer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tauer looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Tauer from controlling successfully.
Tauer preventing the sweep.
Baker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Tauer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baker defends well.
Baker passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Tauer is not content to let Baker control the position.
Tauer is looking to regain half guard here but Baker keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Baker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Brian Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baker thuds his right hand into Tauer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baker throws a leg kick but Tauer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tauer.
Baker misses with a looping right.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tauer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tauer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Tauer misses with some punches.
#T3#
Tauer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker tries to work over Tauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tauer swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tauer avoids the elbow strike from Baker, against the cage.
Tauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tauer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tauer lands with a left to the head.
Baker lands a right hand.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tauer blocks it with crossed arms.
Tauer tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tauer misses with a body punch.
Tauer wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Tauer lands a body shot.
Tauer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tauer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker working aggressively here.
#T4#
Baker gets through Tauer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tauer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker tries to work over Tauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker misses with some punches.
Baker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tauer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Tauer.
Tauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tauer blocks an uppercut.
Baker can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tauer blocks an elbow strike from Baker.
Tauer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tauer blocks an uppercut.
Tauer can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Tauer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Tauer.
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 Steven Tauer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Tauer there.
A cross from Baker lands.
Baker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Tauer 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.
Baker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Baker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tauer is controlling him.
Baker looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker, not yet.
Tauer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauer looking to pass the guard.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Tauer from controlling successfully.
Tauer won't allow Baker to get back to his feet. #T1#
Tauer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baker slips under a jab.#TD#
Tauer feints and as Baker raises his hands in defense, Tauer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tauer won't allow Baker to sweep him here.
Baker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tauer is controlling him.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Tauer from controlling successfully.
Baker wants to stand up but Tauer is controlling him.
Baker working a defensive guard here.
Baker wants to stand up but Tauer is controlling him.
Baker working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Baker wants to stand and escape but Tauer is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baker defending well as Tauer loads up on a big left hand.
Tauer slips a jab from Baker.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Baker throws a hook but Tauer blocks it.#TD#
Tauer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baker to the ground. Tauer is now in Baker's guard.
Baker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tauer manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tauer trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.
Tauer trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
Tauer is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Baker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baker is wriggling around but Tauer manages to pass to half guard.
Tauer not doing much here.
Baker is trying to stand back up but Tauer is controlling him
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tauer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tauer moves nicely into side control.
Baker is looking to get back to his feet here but Tauer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Baker's back.#T4##SUB#
Tauer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Baker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Baker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#ES2#
Baker kicks Tauer off and gets back to his feet.
Tauer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tauer fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Tauer moved out of range nicely.
Tauer attempts a counter takedown but Baker avoids it well and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tauer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Tauer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
Brian Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tauer.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Tauer feinted with a counter takedown.
Tauer missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tauer doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
A jab lands there for Baker.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tauer was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Tauer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Baker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker scores with a punch to the head.
Tauer keeps the fight on the outside.
Baker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tauer.
Brian Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Baker scores with a four punch combination!
Tauer blocks a head kick by Baker.
Tauer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Tauer misses with a straight right. #TD#
Tauer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baker quickly recovers to half guard.
Tauer is keen to just control but Baker is a slippery customer.
Tauer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baker defending well though.
Baker tries to roll over but Tauer keeps him under control.
Baker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tauer controlling the pace. #SUB#
Baker is defending against the submission attempts here by Tauer.
Baker is looking for a sweep. Tauer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tauer wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy. #T2#
Baker scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tauer manages to mount him!
Tauer content just to control the position here.
Tauer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Baker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baker is still trying to improve position.
Baker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tauer thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tauer prevents Baker from getting the reversal.#T3#
Tauer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baker is looking to escape. #SUB#
Tauer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tauer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baker is squirming around, avoiding Tauer's attempts to control the action.
Baker is working to get back to half guard.
Baker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4#
Tauer tries to control but Baker wriggling away.
Baker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Tauer is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Tauer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
Baker is trying to stand back up but Tauer is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Baker.
I think Tauer 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Steven Tauer!
A very excited looking Steven Tauer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
AFC #16
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Baker misses.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hare walks into a left hand.
Hare blocks a head kick by Baker.
Hare throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hare swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crunch! Hare slams his shin into Baker's torso.
Hare dodges the punch combination from Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Hare does no damage.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hare counter with a right hand.
Baker throws a solid leg kick but Hare takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baker.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hare manages to avoid it.
Hare scores with a head kick. Baker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Hare swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Hare keeps Baker at a distance using the push kick.
Hare throws a combination that misses
and Baker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hare throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Baker misses.
Baker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baker moves out of range as Hare strikes.
Good shot there by Hare.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Hare counters with an outside leg kick.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Hare sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hare appears to be looking for a big counter.
A left lands for Hare.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Good shot there by Baker.
Hare works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hare.
Hare ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Hare circles away.
Good leg kick by Hare there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hare throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hare there.
Baker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hare in his tracks.
Baker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hare misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hare avoiding damage as Baker throws knees to the body.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hare backwards. #BC#
Hare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Hare avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Baker.
Baker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hare is looking to counter punch.
Hare looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Hare lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left and a right from Hare both land. Nice combination.
Hare misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Hare throws a nice outside leg kick.
It looks like Hare has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hare.
Hare takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Hare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hare has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baker.
Hare looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Hare is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker checks a low kick from Hare.
Baker connects with a leg kick. Hare looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hare connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
Hare lands a nice looking body shot.
Hare throws a body kick that misses.
Hare moves away from the strike by Baker.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Hare lands.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hare tries to land a leg kick but Baker saw it coming and moves away.
Baker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Baker tried to score with a low kick but Hare checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Hare dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peter Hare is winning the standup battle so far.
Hare works the jab nicely.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hare appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Baker.
Baker throws a leg kick
enabling Hare to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hare connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Baker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hare avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Baker clinches up with Hare and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hare.
Hare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hare cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Hare has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Baker scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Hare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Baker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baker throws an elbow that misses.
Baker working aggressively here.
Hare misses with a body punch.
Hare tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
#BC#
Hare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Hare catches Baker right on the button with a cross.
Hare scores with a one two! Baker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hare ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker throws a combination. Hare tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker blocks a jab.
Hare throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Baker looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Hare swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hare.
Baker tries to clinch
and Hare counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hare. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Hare does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hare on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hare lands a jab to the head.
Baker lunges at Hare with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hare's hand.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brian Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker scores with a one two! Hare had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Hare has been cut.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Hare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Hare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Hare cracks the inside of Baker's front leg.
Hare keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Baker cracks Hare with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Baker 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.
Hare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Baker tries to clinch but Hare is having none of it.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hare to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker misses with a lunging right hand
and Hare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hare throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hare circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hare counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hare misses with a body shot.
Baker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hare stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hare counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Hare.
Hare scoring well with a low kick 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!
A left lands for Hare.
Baker swings for the body but Hare moves out of range.
Hare takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hare jabs at Baker's body.#CL2#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Hare.
Hare scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Hare lands a left hand.
Baker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hare avoids it.
Hare scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peter Hare has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hare blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hare lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hare lands an uppercut.
Baker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Hare dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Hare's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hare's corner calls for a 1-2. Hare obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hare scores with the left hand. Baker knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Baker misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Baker. That snapped Hare's head back.
Baker throws out a leg kick but Hare moves out of range and Baker only half commits.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hare was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
No joy there for Hare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hare circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hare counters with a low kick, right behind Baker 's knee.
Hare circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Hare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Hare.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Hare digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank.
Hare tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hare scores with a shoulder strike.
Baker misses with an elbow over the top.
Hare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Hare manages to break the clinch.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Hare cracks Baker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hare getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hare connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC#
Baker is rocked!#KD#
Hare cracks Baker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Baker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hare finish him?
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Hare finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker glances at the clock... BAM! Hare nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Baker crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Baker is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Hare!
Peter Hare managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cartel Elite Supps, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
AFC #13
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Graves shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Graves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle.
Brian Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Graves.
Baker is pressed up against the cage. Graves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Graves shoots in.
Baker throws a good cross that connects.
Graves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graves.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Baker misses with a looping left.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Graves dives in for a single leg takedown but Baker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch.#T1#
Graves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baker leaning against his opponent.
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Graves avoids the damage to the body.
Baker lands a shot to the body.
Graves looks winded!
Baker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Baker on the inside.
Graves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves stalling in the clinch but Baker improves position.
Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Graves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Graves has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Baker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Graves gets his way!
Baker breaks Graves's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Baker tries to stand but Graves is controlling from the bottom.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Baker trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Graves working for a triangle but Baker defends it easily.
#SU#
Baker gets to his feet. Graves looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Baker jabs Graves right on the nose. Graves blinks but takes it well.
Brian Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Graves blocks it.
Graves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baker connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Graves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheers as Baker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graves doesn't seem phased though.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baker as he avoids it easily.
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Baker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Graves to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Graves prevents Baker from getting back to his feet.
Baker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baker is trying to control. Graves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SU#
Baker escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Nice body punch from Baker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Graves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle.
Baker is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown but Baker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Baker moves into the clinch.
Baker lands a shoulder strike.
Baker scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Graves is rocked!
Baker unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Graves! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Baker is unloading with more strikes now! Graves drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Baker!
In defeat, Alex Graves stepped up to the mic, saying 'This isn't over. That was luck and we will be back to breaking arms and spirits very soon!'.
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Event:
AFC #10
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bahas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baha staying out of range there.
It looked like Baha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baker takes one to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Baha throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Baha misses the shot to the body.
Baha throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker looks to land a combination but Baha avoids it well.
Donk. Baker catches Baha right on the button with a cross.
Baha looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Baker misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
It looked like Baha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baker.
Baha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baha misses with a looping left.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Baha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Baha misses with an uppercut.
Baker throws out a counter right but Baha avoids it with no problem.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baha.
Baker tries to clinch but Baha moves out of range.
Baker looks to land a combination. Baha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baker blocks a jab.
Baha throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baker.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Baha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Baha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker moves away from the strike by Baha.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baha.
A little jabbing left from Baker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baker to score with a decent uppercut.
Baker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Baker jabs Baha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baker throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Baha to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Baker scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Baha breaks the clinch.
Baha throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker misses with a low kick.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Baha circles away.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baha tries to land a body kick
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Baha.
Baker connects with a single shot there.
Baker takes a swing at Baha's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Baha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baker counters with a body kick.
A jab from Baha misses.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Baha counter with a right hand.
Baha slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Baker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Baker cracks Baha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Baha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baha throws out the jab.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Baker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baker duly obliges.
Baha moves out of range of the strikes.
Baha throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baha thuds his right hand into Baker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baker wants to clinch.
Baha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baha is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker slips under a jab from Baha.#T4#
Jab from Baker.
Baha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baker blocks a head kick by Baha.
Baha slips a jab from Baker.
Baha avoids the head kick by Baker.
Baha avoids the head kick by Baker.
Decent striking displayed by Baker there.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Baha throws a right hand that misses
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Baha lands with a cross.
Baha drops his hands momentarily and Baker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baha avoids the head kick by Baker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baker misses with an uppercut. Baha saw that one coming.
Baker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Baha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
As Baha backs off Baker throws a huge counter combo but Baha manages to avoid it all.
Baha missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Baha closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baker tries to clinch but Baha is having none of it.
Baha lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Baha.
Baha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Baha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Baker is rocked!
Baha thuds his shin into the meat of Baker's side.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Baha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baker. Baker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Baha.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
Baha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baha throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Baker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baha.
Baha blocks a jab.
Baker seems to have recovered his senses.
Baha misses with a looping left.
Baha misses with a wild combination.
Baker with a nice cross.#T1#
Baker throws a series of punches but Baha avoids them all with ease.
Baha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker defending well as Baha loads up on a big left hand.
Baha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baha slips a straight right by Baker.
Baha throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Baha misses with a straight right.
Baker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baha on the side of the head.
Baker throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Baha.
Baker throws out a powerful jab.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baha.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baha misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baha throws a hook but Baker blocks it.#T2#
A big right from Baha misses.
Baker takes a swing at Baha's ribcage but misses.
Baha throwing a counter right hand but Baker manages to avoid it.
Baker lands a jab.
Baker throws a low kick, looking for Baha's leg but Baha calmly moves out of range.
Baha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Baha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Baker misses the target.
Baha throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Baker drives through and clinches with Baha against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Baha has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment.
Baha avoids the elbow strike from Baker, against the cage.
Baker keeps control of Baha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baha blocking some punches.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Baha breaks from the clinch.
Baker connects with a body shot that sends Baha's belly button to the back.#T3##CL2#
Baker has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baker motions for Baha to come forward. Baker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baha finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Baha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Baha misses.
A little jabbing left from Baker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Baha lands a big uppercut and Baker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Baker looks OK. Baha waves Baker back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
Brian Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Baha scores with a counter punch that sends Baker to the canvas! Baha smells blood - he's punishing Baker with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Baker has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
Our winner, Badou Baha, 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.
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Event:
AFC #6
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Baker #TD2#
and Graves counters with a single leg into guard. Baker didn't expect that.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Graves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker wants to stand but Graves is controlling the position.
Graves trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is stalling in the full guard.
Graves prevents Baker from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Graves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Graves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baker wants to stand and escape but Graves is having none of it.
Graves won't allow Baker to sweep him here.
Graves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baker's guard. #SUB2#
Graves has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Baker defend it? Graves steps over the head and cranks it - Baker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Graves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Graves!
A very excited looking Alex Graves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AFC #3
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker lands a really nice looking cross but Cross seems unphased.
Cross moves out of range as Baker strikes.
Cross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baker defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Baker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker cracks Cross with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cross moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baker.
Nice straight punches there by Baker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baker.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cross circles away quickly and effectively.
Cross connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker with a nice cross.
Baker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Baker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker cracks Cross with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a looping right.
Baker lands a jab to Cross's midsection.
Cross moves away from the strike by Baker.
Baker works the jab nicely.
Cross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
It looked like Cross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Baker scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Baker.
Jab from Baker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker digs a good hook to Cross's body.
Baker throws a poor cross that misses
and Cross counters with a nice uppercut. #T2##CL#
Cross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Baker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker connects with a body shot.
Baker misses with a looping left.
Baker scores with a hook.
Baker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker blocks a jab.
A jab from Cross does it's job there.
Baker looks to throw a body kick
letting Cross counter with a right hand. #T3#
Baker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross.
Cross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baker finds it's way round the side to connect with Cross's head.
Some wild striking there from Cross.
#CL#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cross's elbow.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Cross misses with the head strike.
Baker lands an uppercut.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cross had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Baker lands a jab-cross combination.
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Cross closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baker counters with a nice body kick.
#T4#
Baker throws a jab when Cross was well out of range.
Baker misses with a straight left.
As Baker tries to get set, Cross tries to push him back and clinch up but Baker manages to avoid the attempt.
Cross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker scores with a hook to the body. Cross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baker throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Cross counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cross.
Baker lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
Baker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cross misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Cross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Baker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Baker gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch.
Cross lands a body shot.
Cross misses with some punches.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Cross avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
Cross lands a damaging elbow.
Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baker taking a breather.
Cross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker lands a nice shot that snaps Cross's head back.
Cross swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Cross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baker throws the left hand but Cross avoids the punch easily.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Cross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baker.
Cross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baker clobbers Cross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker throws a wild body kick that Cross sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Cross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cross will feel that in the morning.
Cross slips under a jab from Baker.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Cross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Baker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Baker tries to get set, Cross tries to push him back and clinch up but Baker manages to avoid the attempt.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Cross loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Baker cracks a nice hook into Cross's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Baker misses with a left hand
letting Cross counter with a right hand.
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
Brian Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross avoids the body shot from Baker.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
A low kick from Baker is predictable there
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Baker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baker throws a right and a left that Cross avoids nicely.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Cross. That snapped Baker's head back.
#T4#
Cross checks a low kick from Baker.
Cross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baker manages to circle out of the way.
Cross missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker misses with a straight right.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cross wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cross throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cross bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baker's head.
Cross checks a low kick from Baker.
Brian Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Baker coming out on top.
Baker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Cross rushes Baker and presses him up against the cage.
Charlie Cross has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Cross.
Cross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cross lands with a light punch inside.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross lands a shoulder strike.
Cross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross scores with a hook to the body.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross scores with a shoulder strike.
Baker trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cross prevents a body shot from Baker.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross trying to control the position but instead, Baker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cross into the cage.#T1#
Baker blocking some punches.
#BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Baker throws a jab when Cross was well out of range.
Cross slips a straight right by Baker.
Cross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Cross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
Cross seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Charlie Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Cross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Cross misses.
Baker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baker lands a nice looking body kick.
Cross misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Baker misses
and Cross counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Cross fails to land with a series of punches.
Cross missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Cross does no damage.
Baker takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Baker throws a right and a left that Cross avoids nicely.
Baker swings for the body but Cross moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Baker.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cross seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Cross throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cross counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Cross misses.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Cross's head but Cross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cross throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Cross scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Cross misses.
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 lands a nice hook to Cross's body. Cross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Cross takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Cross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baker.
Baker is looking to land body kicks.
Baker slips under a jab from Cross.
Baker thuds a left hand into Cross's body.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Baker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brian Baker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baker misses with an uppercut. Cross saw that one coming.
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 Charlie Cross.
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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Baker!
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Event:
DARE : RETRIBUTION
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Baker misses the target.
Baker scores with a shot to the body.
Tycoon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tycoon misses with a straight right.
Tycoon throws a low kick but Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker lands a head shot.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tycoon.
A quick step to the side and Tycoon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tycoon jabs at Baker's body.
Tycoon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tycoon blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tycoon.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tycoon scores with a body shot.
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 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tycoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tycoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tycoon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tycoon lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
Tycoon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bullet Proof Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Baker looks to land a left hand but Tycoon moved out of range nicely.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tycoon blocks a head kick by Baker.
Tycoon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tycoon circles away quickly and effectively.
Tycoon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baker misses with a leg kick
and Tycoon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker digs a good body shot into Tycoon's ribs.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Tycoon moved out of range nicely.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Tycoon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tycoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker moves out of range as Tycoon throws a body kick.
Baker blocks a low kick nicely.
Tycoon blocks a leg kick.
Tycoon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baker manages to circle out of the way.
Tycoon lands an overhand right.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Tycoon moves away and avoids it.
Tycoon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Donk. Baker catches Tycoon right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tycoon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Baker lands with a nice body punch.
Tycoon sizes up Baker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tycoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tycoon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tycoon lands a head shot.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tycoon.
It looked like Tycoon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baker.
Tycoon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Baker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Tycoon is out of range.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tycoon.
Tycoon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tycoon. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tycoon throws a leg kick but Baker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab, jab by Baker - just one landing.
Baker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Tycoon has been cut.
Tycoon blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker misses with a low kick.
Baker takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Tycoon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baker looks to land a combination but Tycoon avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tycoon.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Tycoon's head but Tycoon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tycoon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tycoon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tycoon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tycoon throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker misses the jab.
Tycoon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tycoon connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Baker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tycoon tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Tycoon finish him?
Tycoon misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker seems to have recovered his senses.
Baker stalling in the clinch but Tycoon improves position.
Tycoon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Tycoon blocks it.
#T4#
Baker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tycoon avoids it.
Tycoon cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tycoon misses with a punch to the body.
Tycoon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baker is trying to break free.
Tycoon misses with the head strike.
Tycoon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tycoon tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tycoon. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tycoon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Baker as he checks the leg kick.
Baker lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tycoon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tycoon misses with a body shot.
Baker staying out of range there.
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 Mike Tycoon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tycoon tries to land a front kick but Baker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tycoon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Tycoon digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Brian Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tycoon throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tycoon slips a jab from Baker.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Tycoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Baker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tycoon throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Baker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tycoon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Tycoon clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tycoon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker trying to control the position but instead, Tycoon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baker into the cage.
Tycoon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tycoon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Tycoon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tycoon swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Tycoon lands an uppercut.
Baker lands an uppercut.
Baker takes a shot to the head.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Tycoon lands with a right to the head.
Tycoon scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tycoon blocks it with crossed arms.
Baker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tycoon tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mike Tycoon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Tycoon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Tycoon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Tycoon throws a big shot that misses.
Tycoon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baker finds it's way round the side to connect with Tycoon's head.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Tycoon.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
#T2##KD#
Tycoon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Baker sprawling to the canvas! Baker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tycoon finish him?!
#CL2#
Baker instigates a clinch.
Tycoon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker prevents a body shot from Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Tycoon - that landed with a thud.
Tycoon lands a body shot.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Tycoon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tycoon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Tycoon digs a right hand underneath Baker's ribcage. Baker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tycoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Tycoon throws a big uppercut that drops Baker! More strikes from Tycoon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Baker lies dazed against the cage as Tycoon celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tycoon!
Mike Tycoon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DARE 29 LIBERTY
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Aokison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baker is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Aokison feints and as Baker raises his hands in defense, Aokison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aokison chips away with some ground and pound.
Aokison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aokison taking a breather here.
Baker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aokison has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker trying to remain calm as Aokison controls from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baker tries to improve position but can't.
Baker being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Aokison working the ground and pound from side control.
Baker is trying to improve his position.
Aokison scoring with punches and elbows.
Baker is looking to reverse the position.
Aokison content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Aokison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Baker is looking to reverse the position.
Aokison takes a little break here. Baker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Baker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Baker seems a little lost for a moment, as Aokison dominates the positioning.
Baker is trying to buck Aokison off.
Aokison controlling from side mount.
Aokison is chipping away with strikes.
Baker tries to buck Aokison off but Aokison is having none of it.#T3#
Aokison working the ground and pound from side control.
Aokison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aokison slows the pace down.
Baker taking a bit of punishment here - Aokison scoring with strikes.
Baker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Baker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aokison's best efforts.
Aokison controlling the action here.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Aokison is looking to advance position but Baker won't allow it.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Aokison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aokison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aokison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well. #T4#
Aokison stalling.
Baker tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Baker is trying to stand up here but Aokison is controlling him well.
Baker trying to control from the bottom.
Baker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aokison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aokison connects with a couple of short punches.
Baker looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aokison stops Baker from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Baker misses with the combination.
Aokison wants to clinch.#TD#
Baker gets caught flat footed, as Aokison shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Aokison content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison is pushing down on Baker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baker is fighting to maintain full guard but Aokison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aokison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aokison prevents Baker from standing back up.
#T1#
Aokison not doing much here.
Aokison seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baker for as long as he can get away with.
Aokison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
Baker is looking to control Aokison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?
Aokison prevents Baker from standing back up.
Baker is looking to improve his position.
Aokison 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aokison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baker is looking to improve his position.
Aokison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baker is trying to maintain the position but Aokison is very close to passing his half guard.
Aokison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aokison prevents Baker from improving his position.
Aokison stalling.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Aokison winds up and cracks Baker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baker is trying to stand back up but Aokison is controlling him
Aokison sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aokison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aokison slows the pace down in half guard.
Aokison lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aokison is thwarting Baker's attempts to control the position.
Aokison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
Aokison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aokison continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is trying to stand back up but Aokison is controlling him
Baker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Aokison gets tackled into the cage by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Aokison dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baker tries to clinch up.
Aokison tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baker manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Aokison forces Baker back against the cage and clinches.
Aokison is trying to pull guard but Baker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aokison tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baker. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Aokison controls his hands.
Aokison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Aokison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aokison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker is trying to push Aokison away but Aokison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Aokison blocks it.
Aokison tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but Aokison blocks with his arms.
Aokison is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Aokison avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
Aokison blocks an uppercut.
Aokison misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##TD#
Aokison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aokison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aokison has control of Baker's left arm, preventing Baker from doing any damage.
Aokison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker's guard. #REVR#
Baker has momentary wrist control but Aokison slips an elbow through the middle.
Aokison controlling from the top position.
Baker controls Aokison momentarily but Aokison frees himself.
Aokison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Baker is looking for a triangle but Aokison pushes his legs off easily.
Ryu Aokison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Aokison passes Baker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aokison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Aokison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Aokison has control of the leg.
Aokison slows the pace down in half guard.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aokison passes to full mount!
Aokison avoids the attempt from Baker to control.
Aokison content just to control the position here. #T3#
Baker tries to hold on but Aokison postures up.
Baker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Aokison is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aokison controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Aokison.
Aokison with good strikes from the mount here!
Aokison working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Aokison controlling his opponent.
Baker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Aokison controlling from mount.
Baker wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Aokison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aokison, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
DARE: YURMOMMY VS. TRUMP
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker scores with a three punch combo!
Baker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barron is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barron eats them both and turns towards Baker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker slips under a jab.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Baker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarron.
Baker throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Barron counters by moving into the clinch.
Barron pushes Baker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Barron's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barron scores with a shoulder strike.
Barron being controlled against the cage.
Barron lands a shoulder strike.
Barron throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.#BC#
Barron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barron jabs at Baker's body.
Barron throws a front kick aimed at Baker's knee but Baker avoids it well.
Baker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barron there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Barron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.#T1#
Baker blocks a head kick by Barron.
Baker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baker thuds a left hand into Barron's body.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barron throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Barron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Barron.
Baker moves away from the strike by Barron.
Barron misses with an uppercut.
Barron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baker slips under a jab from Barron.
Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baker misses with an uppercut. Barron saw that one coming.
Baker is looking to slow Barron down with leg kicks.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barron.
Barron throws a series of strikes that have Baker backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baker.
Baker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Barron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barron slips under a jab.
Barron swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barron throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Baker pushes Barron away with a front kick.
Baker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barron.
Barron moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baker lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick lands from Barron.
Baker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barron backs up against the cage.
Barron ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barron finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Barron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baker.
A big left from Baker misses.
Baker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Barron.
Baker looks to land a combination but Barron avoids it well. #T3#
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Barron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barron checks a leg kick.
Barron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker throws a lazy body kick
and Barron counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baker connects with a single shot there.
Baker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Barron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barron scoring well with a low kick there.
Baker lands with a shot to the body.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Barron.
Baker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barron swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker throws a head kick that misses
and Barron counters with a good low kick that Baker was not able to check.
Baker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Barron is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker pounces like a tiger and cracks Barron with a vicious hook! Barron is down but not out! Baker follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Baker!
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Event:
DARE 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Alzate takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
Alzate takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Baker.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzate throws a low kick but Baker avoids it.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Alzate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker misses with a head kick.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker is looking to clinch but Alzate is avoiding it.
Alzate has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baker finds it's way round the side to connect with Alzate's head.
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 feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alzate's calf.
Alzate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Alzate throws a head kick that misses.
Baker throws out a leg kick but Alzate moves out of range and Baker only half commits.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Alzate 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alzate avoids the head kick by Baker.
#CL2#
Baker rushes Alzate and presses him up against the cage.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker throws an elbow that misses.
Alzate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Alzate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alzate avoiding damage.
Alzate lands with a left to the head.
Alzate takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alzate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzate misses with some punches.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alzate is defending well for now.
Baker lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Niko Alzate has been cut.
Alzate blocks an uppercut.
Alzate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alzate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Alzate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alzate blocks an elbow strike.
Alzate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Alzate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baker.
Baker stalling in the clinch but Alzate improves position.
Alzate trying to control the position but instead, Baker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alzate into the cage.
Baker tries to break free but Alzate pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
A short uppercut from Baker.
Baker scores with a shoulder strike.
Baker lands a right hand.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alzate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alzate lands with a light punch inside.
Alzate can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Alzate scores with a shoulder strike.
Alzate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baker's defenses.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Alzate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alzate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow.
Alzate looking to stall.
Alzate lands a right hand.
Baker digs a right hand into Alzate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alzate's gas tank.
Baker tries a body shot but Alzate blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alzate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker blocks a body shot from Alzate.
Alzate is looking to control Baker's arms but Baker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alzate has his back to the cage.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Alzate blocks a body shot from Baker.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Alzate.
Alzate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Alzate misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Alzate.
Alzate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baker pushes off an throws an elbow but Alzate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baker misses with an elbow over the top.
Alzate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alzate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Baker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Baker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niko Alzate's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alzate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Alzate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baker on the side of the head.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alzate seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alzate throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Alzate swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Baker.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Alzate is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baker lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker cracks Alzate with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Baker tries to land a body kick
and Alzate counters with a one-two to the body.
Alzate moves out of range as Baker throws a body kick.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alzate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Alzate's shoulder, as Alzate tries to avoid the shot.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot
and Alzate counters with a straight right hand.
Alzate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alzate misses with a low kick as Baker jumps back.
Baker blocks a head kick by Alzate.
Alzate throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker avoids the body shot from Alzate.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alzate looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Alzate fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker lands a head kick!
#T2#
Alzate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Baker checks a leg kick nicely.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Alzate throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzate throws a series of strikes that have Baker backpedaling.
Baker throws a head kick that misses
and Alzate counters with a body kick that stops Baker in his tracks momentarily.
Alzate cracks Baker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alzate walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Alzate looks to land a body kick but Baker moved away.
Alzate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzate misses the target.#T3#
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzate.
Baker misses with a combination
and Alzate counters with a solid body kick.
Baker is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Alzate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alzate lands a lovely overhand right.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzate throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzate.
Alzate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alzate misses with a leg kick.
Baker thuds a left hand into Alzate's body.#CL2#
Baker clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzate lands a shot to the body.
Alzate misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alzate.
Alzate gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alzate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Niko Alzate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Alzate.
Stalling in the clinch from Alzate.
Baker misses with some punches.
Alzate lands with a right to the head.
Alzate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alzate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alzate misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alzate throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alzate avoiding damage as Baker throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niko Alzate's cut.
That's time! Alzate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alzate lands a nice shot that snaps Baker's head back.
Baker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alzate tries to score with a low kick but Baker moves his leg out of the way.
Baker wants to counter with a clinch but Alzate pushes him away.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick from Alzate.
Baker misses with a hook
and Alzate counters with a nice leg kick.
Baker avoids the head kick by Alzate.
Baker with a hook.
Baker throws a right hand that Alzate ducks under and follows up with a left that Alzate also avoids with ease.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick
and Alzate counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Baker misses with a leg kick
and Alzate counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alzate pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baker is out of range and Alzate settles back down.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzate cracks Baker with an open hand slap.
Baker tries to move into range but Alzate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Nice body kick from Alzate.
Alzate lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Baker is rocked!
Alzate lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Baker falls backwards - clearly groggy! Alzate dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Alzate!
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