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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Baker gets caught napping as Dean dives in and scores a takedown. Baker manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Baker kicks Dean off and gets to his feet.
Dean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dean looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Baker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dean keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Baker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker is keen to just control but Dean is a slippery customer.#T1##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.
Baker wants to pass to mount but Dean is defending the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker is still trying to improve position.
Baker trying to control from half guard but Dean is working away.
Baker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baker on the ground.
Dean regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baker looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dean's waist but Dean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Dean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baker tries to avoid it but Dean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baker to the ground. Baker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paul Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gerald Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baker.
Dean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker fails to land the takedown.
Dean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.#T4#
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Dean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baker was covering up waiting for the punch and Dean finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Baker has his feet on Dean's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've been told by Dean's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dean as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul 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 shoots in but Dean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baker's waist but Baker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dean off to one side.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dean leaves Baker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baker looks for a takedown but Dean sprawls well.
Gerald Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baker.
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gerald Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Dean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dean changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Baker tries to get set, Dean tries to push him back and clinch up but Baker manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker. #TD#
Dean drives through with a takedown into Baker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Baker pushes Dean off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Dean shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position. #T2#
Baker wants to control but Dean is keeping busy.
It looks like Dean is going to stand back up.
Baker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baker.
We've been informed that Baker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dean trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dean postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Dean, which made it look bad. #TD#
Dean closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baker's guard.
Baker striking off his back. #T4#
Baker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dean manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Baker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Baker gets a double leg takedown into Dean's guard.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
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 Gerald Dean will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Dean, which made it look bad.
Gerald Dean is winning the standup battle so far.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dean tries to counter by clinching up but Baker breaks away and moves out of range.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dean tries to counter with a takedown but Baker is quick to defend against it.
Gerald Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker has a takedown stuffed.
Dean is looking for a counter combo.
Baker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dean defends well and Baker ends up having to push Dean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1##TD#
Dean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baker's guard.#ES2#
Baker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dean off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Dean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dean trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean wants to stand but Baker has his arm trapped. #SU#
Dean stands up. #T2#
Baker darts in looking for a takedown but Dean gets double underhooks and turns Baker into the cage.
Baker shoots in but Dean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baker shoots for a takedown but Dean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Dean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baker's guard.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dean wanted to stand there but Baker had control of the position.
Dean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baker has Dean pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Baker is trying to control the position but Dean postures up.
Dean is looking to pass into half guard but Baker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Baker is in guard.#REVB#
Baker wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Dean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Dean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.
Baker shoots for a double leg takedown but Dean sprawls well. He's pushed Baker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dean lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean shoots in for a double leg but Baker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dean 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Baker gets a takedown into half guard.
Cavanaugh is breathing heavily.
Baker moves into full mount! Cavanaugh won't be happy about that!
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU2#
Baker stands up from mount. Strange move.
Baker shoots in but Cavanaugh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cavanaugh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baker manages to circle out of the way.
Baker shoots for a takedown but Cavanaugh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baker darts in looking for a takedown but Cavanaugh gets double underhooks and turns Baker into the cage.
Charlie Cavanaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavanaugh slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Baker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baker lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cavanaugh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baker postures up.
#SU2#
Baker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Baker feints and then cracks Cavanaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cavanaugh down. #TD2#
Baker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cavanaugh tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Baker controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Baker looking to secure an arm triangle but Cavanaugh defends it well. #SUB2#
Baker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cavanaugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SU2#
Baker is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T3#
Baker closes the distance and clinches up with Cavanaugh, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes Cavanaugh against the cage but Cavanaugh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baker fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Baker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cavanaugh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baker is standing up over Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh looks to escape but Baker dives into side control.
#REVR#
Baker advances to mount.
Cavanaugh is desperately trying to improve his position but Baker has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Baker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SU2#
Baker gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Cavanaugh tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cavanaugh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cavanaugh as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
Cavanaugh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cavanaugh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Baker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Baker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cavanaugh, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavanaugh gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Baker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cavanaugh is looking to escape.
Baker lands a big shot there that rocks Cavanaugh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SU2#
Baker stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Baker dives in for a single leg takedown but Cavanaugh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Charlie Cavanaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baker.#TD2#
Baker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cavanaugh wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T2##SUB2#
Baker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cavanaugh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baker slows the pace down.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cavanaugh keeps working. #SUB2#
Baker tries for a kimura but Cavanaugh is defending well. #T3#
Baker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Baker trying to control the action but Cavanaugh is working from the bottom.
Baker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Baker has an Americana. Cavanaugh didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Baker is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Baker hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paul Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A combination from Kuqi does no damage.
Kuqi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuqi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Kuqi takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker prevents Kuqi from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Kuqi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kuqi keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Baker wants to control from the top but Kuqi keeps moving. #ES#
Kuqi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuqi's waist but Kuqi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Kuqi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker swivels and escapes.
Baker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuqi.
Kuqi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Paul Baker has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuqi thuds his right hand into Baker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Baker takes one on the button.#TD2#
Baker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuqi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuqi.
Kuqi wants to get back to his feet but Baker passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Baker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuqi is just riding it out for now. Baker eventually gives up the hold.
Kuqi is in trouble now - Baker has advanced to mount! #T2#
Kuqi is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SU2#
Baker stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kuqi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuqi throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker looks for a takedown but Kuqi sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuqi 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.
Kuqi lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuqi cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baker has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Kuqi counters with a shoot takedown. Baker fights it but they end up in guard.
Roope Kuqi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baker.
Kuqi is breathing heavily.#SU#
Kuqi stands up and waves to Baker to follow him. #T3#
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuqi.#CL#
Kuqi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baker tries to pull guard but Kuqi holds him up against the cage and eventually Baker drops back down to his feet.
Kuqi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Kuqi throws a series of strikes that have Baker backpedaling.
Baker goes for a double leg but Kuqi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuqi continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
Kuqi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuqi misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Kuqi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baker dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuqi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuqi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuqi throws a body kick that misses.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Kuqi clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuqi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Baker darts in looking for a takedown but Kuqi gets double underhooks and turns Baker into the cage. #CL#
Kuqi rushes Baker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baker prevents Kuqi from breaking the clinch.
Kuqi is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baker jumps guard but Kuqi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roope Kuqi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Baker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kuqi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuqi or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad.
Kuqi scores with a three punch combo!
Kuqi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
Kuqi misses with a double jab.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuqi tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuqi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuqi tries to avoid it but Baker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuqi to the ground. Kuqi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roope Kuqi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baker.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuqi circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuqi looks to land a combination. Baker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roope Kuqi is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuqi tries to clinch up.#T1#
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuqi shoots in but Baker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
As Baker looks to move away, Kuqi throws a big counter combo but Baker just gets out of the way.
Baker takes one to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuqi, which made it look bad.
Kuqi tries to counter by clinching up but Baker breaks away and moves out of range.
Kuqi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baker's head.
Kuqi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuqi throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuqi sprawls well. He's pushed Baker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baker goes for a double leg but Kuqi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuqi continues to drive forward.#T2#
Kuqi throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuqi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuqi pinned against the cage. Kuqi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roope Kuqi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuqi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker.
Kuqi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuqi pinned against the cage. Kuqi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuqi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kuqi looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Kuqi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
A punch combination from Kuqi misses.
Baker dives in and grabs Kuqi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuqi pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
Baker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuqi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Baker gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kuqi has one foot on Baker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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 shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuqi sprawls well. Kuqi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuqi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuqi swinging wildly here.
#T4##TD2#
Baker gets a double leg takedown into Kuqi's guard.#ES#
Kuqi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Baker keeps control of Kuqi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Baker successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Kuqi stands up and waves to Baker to follow him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuqi or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuqi looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Kuqi throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely. #TD2#
Baker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuqi quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roope Kuqi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Baker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuqi finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head. #CL#
Kuqi clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.
Baker misses with some punches.
Kuqi is trying to break the clinch but Baker is controlling him.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuqi after a bit of a struggle.
Kuqi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuqi can't break the clinch.
Baker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuqi's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Kuqi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Kuqi throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Baker counters by moving into the clinch.
Baker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuqi to keep the fight standing.
Roope Kuqi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baker.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Kuqi has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Baker controlling the action here for a moment.
Kuqi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baker.
Come on Kuqi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuqi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kuqi clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuqi is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks. #T2#
Baker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuqi wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
Baker being controlled against the cage.
Kuqi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baker avoiding damage as Kuqi throws knees to the body.
Kuqi has Baker pressed against the cage.
Baker is working for takedown but Kuqi is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Kuqi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuqi wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
Kuqi working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Baker has Kuqi pressed against the cage, preventing Kuqi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Baker jumps into guard, dragging Kuqi to the mat.
#SU#
Kuqi stands up from Baker's guard - Kuqi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kuqi misses with a body kick.
Baker shoots in and drives through. Kuqi sprawls well.
Kuqi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Kuqi rushes Baker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuqi can't break the clinch.
Kuqi wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
Kuqi is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
Kuqi is trying to break free.
Kuqi working hard to break the clinch.
Baker has Kuqi pressed against the cage, preventing Kuqi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Baker is trying to pull guard but Kuqi has him pressed against the cage.
Kuqi slows down the pace here.
Kuqi is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Baker drags the fight down to the ground.
Kuqi stopping the sweep attempt from Baker.#SU#
Kuqi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kuqi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baker back to the cage. Kuqi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuqi throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker unleashes a big counter combination but Kuqi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuqi, which made it look bad.
It looked like Kuqi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paul Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roope Kuqi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuqi misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roope Kuqi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuqi 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roope Kuqi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Baker gets a double leg takedown into Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Baker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Baker stands up from Filipovic's guard - Baker perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Baker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Filipovic's guard.
Baker stays in close to Filipovic's body and controls the position.
Baker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Baker has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Filipovic defend it? Baker steps over the head and cranks it - Filipovic is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Baker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Baker!
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