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KAMIKAZE 75: Ground and Pound
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1# Baine throws a jab when Provenza was well out of range. Provenza fails with a takedown attempt. Baine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Provenza darts in and clinches Baine up against the cage. Provenza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baine to keep the fight standing. Baine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Provenza has him pressed against the cage. Provenza is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Provenza. That's going to take a lot out of him. Provenza fails to pull guard.
Provenza tries for a takedown but Baine manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baine has had enough of the clinch but Provenza keeps him there for the moment.#BC2# Baine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Baine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd cheers as Baine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Provenza doesn't seem phased though. Provenza blocks the body kick.
#T1# Baine tries to land a body kick#TD# and Provenza counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Provenza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB# Provenza 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Provenza is looking for a kimura but Baine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Provenza to get the leverage. Baine is looking to improve his position.
Provenza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Baine trying to control here.
Provenza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2# Provenza slips a nice elbow through Baine's hands, connecting with Baine's forehead. Provenza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Provenza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Provenza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Baine trying to control but Provenza postures up.
Baine is looking to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action! Provenza working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Provenza is looking for a kimura but Baine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Provenza to get the leverage. #SUB# Provenza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3# Provenza wants to pass to mount but Baine is defending the position. Baine tries to roll over but Provenza keeps him under control. Baine is trying to maintain the position but Provenza is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Provenza is looking for a kimura but Baine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Provenza to get the leverage. Baine tries to get to full guard but Provenza has control of the leg. Provenza is thwarting Baine's attempts to control the position. Provenza looks to land a strike but Baine avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Baine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Provenza manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Provenza is looking for a triangle here but Baine uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4# Provenza is trying to improve his position. Baine wants to stand but Provenza is controlling his arm. Provenza tries to buck Baine off but Baine is having none of it. Baine wants to stand but Provenza has his arm trapped. Baine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Provenza keeps working. Baine tries to stand but Provenza is controlling his head. Provenza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baine off and has taken his back!#SUB# Provenza looking for the choke from the back. #SUB# Provenza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Baine has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Baine trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL# Provenza drives through and clinches with Baine against the cage.
Baine wants to get back to striking at distance but Provenza won't allow it.
Provenza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baine can do to turn this around? Baine prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Provenza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Provenza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Provenza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Baine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD# Provenza shoots in and bounces Baine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Baine working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Provenza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Baine looking for a sweep. Not yet Baine, not yet. #T1# Provenza throws an elbow that misses. Baine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Provenza's guard. Nice move by Baine!#REVB# Provenza keeping moving, preventing Baine from controlling successfully. #SUB# Provenza has his foot on Baine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baine works his way back into a safe position though. Baine looking to pass the guard. Baine pushes down on Provenza's leg and manages to get into half guard. Provenza is not content to let Baine control the position.#SUB# Provenza actively working from the bottom here. Baine slows the pace down in half guard. Baine trying to control the action but Provenza is working from the bottom. Provenza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2# Provenza keeping moving, preventing Baine from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Provenza wants to sweep here but Baine controlling him for the moment. Baine is looking to stand up but Provenza won't let him. #SUB# Baine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baine wants to control from the top but Provenza keeps moving. #T3# Baine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Provenza throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL# Baine tries to keep at a distance but Provenza has taken the fight into the clinch. Baine tries to break the clinch but Provenza is controlling the position. Provenza wants to take the fight to the mat but Baine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Baine is trying to force a seperation but Provenza has the dominant position.#BC2# Baine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Baine scores with a kick to the body.
Provenza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Baine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Provenza under the eye. Baine misses with a leg kick #TD# and Provenza counters with a takedown into side control. #T4##SUB# Provenza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baine, who protects the arm well. Baine tries to get back to half guard but can't. Baine wants to control but Provenza postures up. Provenza lands a few punches from side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Provenza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Baine sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Baine takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB# Provenza swings around for an armbar but Baine sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Provenza's guard. Baine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Provenza keeping moving, preventing Baine from controlling successfully. Provenza pulls Baine in close to prevent any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza dominated that second round. That's time! Provenza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Provenza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Provenza throws the left hand but Baine avoids the punch easily. Baine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Provenza. Provenza lands a glancing blow to the side of Baine's head. Baine jabbing away but nothing is landing. Provenza looks to score with a jab to the body but Baine is just out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Baine misses. Silvio Provenza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baine looks to land a left hand but Provenza moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Provenza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Baine.
A left lands for Baine.#T1# Provenza throws a hook to the side of Baine's head but Baine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It seemed like Baine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Provenza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Provenza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD# Provenza looking to score a takedown here. Baine is defending well but Provenza drives through and ends up in Baine's guard.#ES2# Baine uses the cage to get back to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Provenza here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Provenza doesn't succeed with the takedown and Provenza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baine 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 Provenza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Provenza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Provenza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthew Baine seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Provenza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baine manages to avoid it. Silvio Provenza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Baine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2# Provenza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baine. Provenza misses the body punch and Baine counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Provenza has closed the distance and engaged Baine in a clinch.
Provenza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC# Provenza manages to break the clinch.
Provenza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baine. Baine misses with a double jab
#TD# and Provenza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baine won't be happy with that. Provenza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Provenza tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB# Provenza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3# Provenza throws an elbow but Baine slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB# Provenza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Provenza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Provenza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Baine parries the strikes from Provenza easily there. Provenza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baine to escape.
Silvio Provenza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Provenza working away. Baine is trying to escape the position but Provenza is controlling the position. Baine is trying to get back to half guard.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Provenza controlling the position from side mount. Baine struggling a bit here. Provenza is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Baine will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Matthew Baine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight! Silvio Provenza showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Provenza, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Provenza! Silvio Provenza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1# A lazy body kick from Jimmy #TD2# and Baine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Baine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Baine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jimmy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Baine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jimmy swivels though and keeps the full guard. Baine postures up.
Baine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baine trying to control but Jimmy is working from the bottom. Jimmy controlling Baine's posture. Baine trying to control but Jimmy is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1# Jimmy misses with a wild body shot. Jimmy just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimmy misses with a looping right. And Baine tries to counter it with a takedown but Jimmy pushes his down on his head and steps out. Jimmy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baine at a distance.
#TD2# Baine feints and as Jimmy raises his hands in defense, Baine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Baine 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. Jimmy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Baine controlling from the top position. Jimmy working a defensive guard here.
#T2# Baine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimmy is keeping the position for now. Baine trying to control but Jimmy is working from the bottom. Baine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Baine looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Baine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jimmy sprawls well. Jimmy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baine gets slowly back to his feet.#CL# Jimmy moves into the clinch.#T3# Jimmy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baine blocking some punches.
Jimmy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baine backwards. Baine has Jimmy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jimmy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jimmy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Jimmy. Jimmy struggles to land a body shot inside as Baine controls his hands.
Jimmy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jimmy throws a punch but it's blocked by Baine. Jimmy misses with a punch on the inside.
Baine wants to take the fight to the mat but Jimmy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Suicide Jimmy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Baine.#BC# Jimmy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Baine misses with a takedown attempt and Jimmy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baine's knee momentarily. Baine slips a straight right by Jimmy. No luck with that takedown attempt from Baine. Baine fails with the takedown and Jimmy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Baine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jimmy. Baine slips under a jab from Jimmy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baine shoots for a takedown but Jimmy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Baine moves out of range as Jimmy strikes. No luck for Baine with that takedown attempt. Jimmy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jimmy misses with an uppercut. Baine saw that one coming. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jimmy throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Baine counters with a shoot takedown. Jimmy fights it but they end up in guard. Jimmy pulls Baine in close to his closed guard and prevents Baine from doing any damage or advancing position. Jimmy keeping moving, preventing Baine from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suicide Jimmy dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Baine tries for a takedown but Jimmy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Baine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2# Baine drives through with a takedown into Jimmy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Baine trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jimmy 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. Baine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jimmy wants to stand but Baine is controlling the position. Baine slips nicely into half guard.#T1# Jimmy desperately trying to maintain half guard. Baine wants to control but Jimmy is keeping him busy. Baine wants to pass to mount but Jimmy is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jimmy is trying to get back to full guard. Jimmy is staying active underneath Baine, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Jimmy wants to control but Baine is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Baine trying to mount his opponent but Jimmy defends it. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Baine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Baine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Suicide Jimmy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Baine. Baine shoots in for a double leg but Jimmy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Baine shoots in for a takedown but Jimmy shows good takedown defense. #TD2# Baine looking to score a takedown here. Jimmy is defending well but Baine drives through and ends up in Jimmy's guard. Jimmy keeping full guard, as Baine tries to pass. Jimmy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jimmy controlling the position. Baine postures up.
#T3# Baine stopping the sweep attempt from Jimmy. Matthew Baine has got the better of the ground game so far. Baine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jimmy swivels though and keeps the full guard. Baine controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Baine checks the leg kick.#TD2# Baine closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Baine is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jimmy's shoulder. That is not cool. Let's hope that Baine 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. Jimmy is looking to regain half guard here but Baine keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# Jimmy is working hard here to advance position. Sloppy strikes there by Baine. Baine trying to control the action but Jimmy is working from the bottom. Baine controls the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Baine scores with punches from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Baine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##TD2# Jimmy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baine to score an easy takedown into full guard. Baine looking to pass the guard. Jimmy keeping moving, preventing Baine from controlling successfully. Baine sitting in guard, not really doing much. Baine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baine wants to control but Jimmy is keeping him busy. #T1# Baine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jimmy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Baine wants to control but Jimmy is keeping him busy. Baine working the ground and pound but Jimmy is defending the strikes. Baine wants to control but Jimmy is keeping him busy. Baine is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jimmy's shoulder. That is not cool. Jimmy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Jimmy wants to improve his position but Baine is controlling well.
Baine controlling the action here. Jimmy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Wild Beasts Zoo , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#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. Baine moves nicely into side control. Jimmy is trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Baine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Baine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimmy keeps working. #T3# A bit of a lull in the action here. Jimmy is trying to improve his position. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Baine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimmy keeps working. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jimmy misses with an uppercut
#TD2# and Baine counters with a single leg into guard. Jimmy didn't expect that. Baine 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. #T4# Jimmy pulls Baine in to control the position. Baine won't allow Jimmy to sweep him here. Baine trying to control but Jimmy is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Baine trying to move into half guard but instead Jimmy has managed to sweep!#REVR# Jimmy preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight! Matthew Baine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Baine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Baine! The defeated Suicide Jimmy had this to say: 'Yeeoww! How's ma confidence now baby!?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Baine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kincaid's guard.#SUB# Kincaid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kincaid is tightening it up a little... Baine has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Baine reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Baine taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kincaid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Igz Kincaid!
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