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Event:
$$$ PRODUCTIONS 2
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sea walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baals. Sea misses with a leg kick. Sea clobbers Baals with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Sea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baals misses with a wild body shot. Baals misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Baals, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baals misses with an uppercut. Baals keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sea throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Baals misses with a double jab.
Sea connects with a leg kick. Baals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sea. Baals connects with a right hand. Sea shakes it off. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sea catches Baals with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD# Sea closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baals to the mat! Baals manages to get full guard. Sea connects with a couple of short punches. Sea working some strikes from top position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sea's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Baals is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1# Sea is looking for a sweep. Baals is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Baals controlling the action here. Sea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sea.#SUB# Sea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baals doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baals manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sea is trying to control the position but Baals postures up. Baals stopping the sweep attempt from Sea. Sea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Sea has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Baals doesn't defend quickly enough and Sea has managed to lock this one up! Can Baals escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sea on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Coral Sea! Coral Sea 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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Syn 697 Dog vs Toivonen + GDL
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vegas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.#KD# Baals lands a big head kick that sends Vegas tumbling to the mat! Baals takes a step backwards and waves Vegas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Vegas is rocked! A solid leg kick lands there for Baals.
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him? Vegas 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. A nice inside leg kick there by Baals. That's going to slow Vegas down. 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! Baals slips a straight right by Vegas. Vegas walks straight into a right hand from Baals - that's dropped him! Baals jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vegas from any more punishment! Vegas complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry Baals! Harry Baals decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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WPFA XXI: Trumpet vs Merel 3
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kubrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kubrick is defended easily by Baals. Baals dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Baals scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD# Baals gets a double leg takedown into Kubrick's guard. Baals trying to control but Kubrick is working from the bottom. Baals throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kubrick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1# Baals throws a big elbow that misses. Kubrick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baals is controlling him. Baals definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Baals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kubrick keeping full guard, as Baals tries to pass. Baals won't allow Kubrick to sweep him here. Baals postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baals lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kubrick has his hands on Baals's head, controlling the position. Kubrick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Baals loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Baals throwing strikes but missing. #T2# Baals trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kubrick controlling Baals's posture. Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Kubrick has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Kubrick trying to keep a closed guard but Baals is proving a slippery customer.
Baals won't allow Kubrick to get back to his feet. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Baals 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. Baals with a flurry of punches that miss. Kubrick is looking to stand up but Baals isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Baals looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kubrick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2# Kubrick closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Baals's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Kubrick fails to land the takedown. Baals takes a swing at Kubrick's ribcage but misses. A thudding body kick lands there by Baals!
Kubrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Baals throws a head kick that Kubrick semi-blocks.
Baals wants to slow Kubrick down by chopping away at his legs. That kick from Baals tenderised Kubrick's leg. Kubrick is trying to keep his angry face on. A low kick from Baals misses and Kubrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kubrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baals. A telegraphed right hand from Baals misses the target. Baals feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kubricks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Kubrick drives through and clinches with Baals against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Baals.
Baals throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubrick. #T4# Baals tries a body shot but Kubrick blocks it.
Kubrick stalling the fight.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Kubrick avoids the damage to the body. Kubrick looking to slow down the pace here. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kubrick misses with a short punch on the inside. Baals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kubrick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A battle for position here, against the cage. Baals blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baals has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kubrick after a bit of a struggle. Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kubrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kubrick is looking to break free of the clinch but Baals has double underhooks. Baals looking to stall.
Kubrick is struggling to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2# Kubrick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Kubrick in side control lands a decent elbow. Baals regains half guard. Baals trying to hold on to Kubrick's head to control him but Kubrick postures up.
Baals is refusing to be controlled, as Kubrick sits in half guard. Baals is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubrick can do to turn this around? Kubrick uses his free foot to push down on Baals's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Baals. Baals working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kubrick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kubrick trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1# Baals wants to control but Kubrick is having none of it. Kubrick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Baals wants to control but Kubrick is having none of it. Baals is working to get back to half guard.
Baals is working hard here to advance position. Baals wants to hold on but Kubrick pushes him away.#T2# A nice elbow there by Kubrick. Baals is working to get back to half guard.
Kubrick is landing with some decent strikes but Baals is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Baals is rocked! Baals regains half guard. Baals tries to roll over but Kubrick keeps him under control. Kubrick drops an elbow to the side of Baals's head. Baals tries to roll over but Kubrick keeps him under control. Baals moves into full guard.
#T3# Baals wants to sweep but no luck. Kubrick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baals's head. Kubrick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kubrick postures up.
Kubrick distracts Baals with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kubrick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kubrick works a leg free and moves into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baals has hold of Kubrick's hands but Kubrick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kubrick slips a nice elbow through Baals's hands, connecting with Baals's forehead. Kubrick looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Baals moves into full guard.
#T4##SUB# Baals is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kubrick landing with the ground and pound. Kubrick chips away with some ground and pound. Oh Baals is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB# Baals pushes a forearm under Kubrick's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kubrick is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Baals! Harry Baals 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:
WPFA XIX: Merel vs Trumpet 2
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1# Baals ducks under a wild hook from Gellar. Gellar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baals will feel that in the morning. Gellar throws a body shot but no joy. Gellar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baals is out of range and Gellar settles back down. Baals checks a low kick from Gellar. Gellar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baals is looking for the big counter here. Gellar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baals manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Baals is looking for the big counter here. Baals checks a leg kick nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gellar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baals. Uri Gellar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baals checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Gellar throws a leg kick and Baals counters with a two punch combo. Baals's coach down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baals's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Baals keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Gellar wants to slow Baals down by chopping away at his legs. Gellar throws a leg kick and Baals counters with a three punch combo that has Gellar backing up. Gellar nods at Baals to acknowledge the strikes. Gellar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gellar tried to score with a low kick but Baals checks it. Gellar throws a shot from downtown. Baals moves away and avoids it. Gellar swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Gellar. Baals is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Baals takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baals takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gellar connects with an inside leg kick.#T2##CL# Gellar clinches up with Baals and pushes him back against the cage. Gellar gets through Baals's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baals blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gellar is defending well for now. Baals missing with knees to the body.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Gellar avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Baals blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Gellar avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellar avoids the damage to the body. Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Baals. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gellar is defending well for now. Gellar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baals backwards. Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Baals. A nice left hand lands by Gellar.
#T3# Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellar avoids the damage to the body. Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Gellar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gellar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gellar is working Baals over against the cage. Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gellar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gellar avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellar.
Gellar tries a body shot but Baals blocks it.
Gellar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellar avoids the damage to the body. Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gellar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gellar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Baals. Gellar avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
#T4# Gellar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gellar. This has been an exciting period of action! Gellar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellar avoids the damage to the body. A short body shot lands from Gellar as the two fighters clinch.
Gellar lands an uppercut.#ROC# Baals is rocked! Gellar working aggressively here.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gellar is defending well for now. Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellar avoids the damage to the body. Gellar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gellar managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Baals. Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gellar tries to throw a body punch but Baals avoids it by throwing Gellar back against the cage. Gellar gets through Baals's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellar.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Gellar dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Gellar is looking to chop away at Baals's legs. As Gellar backs off Baals throws a huge counter combo but Gellar manages to avoid it all. Gellar thows a leg kick but Baals checks it and Baals counters with a three punch combo that has Gellar backing up. Gellar nods at Baals to acknowledge the strikes. Gellar misses with a low kick as Baals jumps back. Gellar looks to land a body kick but Baals moved away. Baals is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL# Gellar closes the distance and pushes Baals back into the cage. Baals missing with knees to the body.
Baals blocks an uppercut.
Gellar lands a hook that snaps the head of Baals backwards. Gellar misses with the head strike.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gellar can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
Gellar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gellar avoids it. Gellar scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land. Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellar.
Gellar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1# Gellar throws a head punch that misses. Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Baals.
Gellar avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gellar avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baals missing with knees to the body.
Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gellar managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gellar is defending well for now. Gellar avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gellar is defending well for now. Gellar tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gellar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baals can do to turn this around? Baals missing with knees to the body.
Gellar managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar struggles to land a body shot inside as Baals controls his hands.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gellar is defending well for now.#T2# Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gellar avoids it. Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside. Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Baals. Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellar avoids the damage to the body. Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gellar avoids it. Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellar.
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! Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellar avoids the damage to the body. Gellar avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Gellar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Gellar is working Baals over against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Gellar.
Baals is breathing heavily. Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellar.
Gellar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baals backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar. Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellar.
Gellar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellar.
#T3# Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellar avoids the damage to the body. Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellar avoids the damage to the body. Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellar avoids the damage to the body. Baals blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gellar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baals's elbow. Baals missing with knees to the body.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gellar avoids it. Gellar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gellar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gellar is defending well for now. Gellar is working Baals over against the cage. Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellar.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar lands a left hand.
Gellar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baals backwards. Gellar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baals or not. Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baals crunches a lovely knee into Gellar's ribcage. Gellar digs a right hand into Baals's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baals's gas tank. #T4# Gellar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellar avoids the damage to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Gellar lands a right hand. Gellar lands a nice shot to the body. Gellar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gellar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellar.
Gellar digs a right hand underneath Baals's ribcage. Baals let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gellar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gellar lands a body punch. Gellar pushes Baals back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gellar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Baals is still on wobbly legs! Can Gellar finish him? Gellar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Baals. Gellar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Gellar gets through Baals's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gellar lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Gellar 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Gellar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Baals is looking for the big counter here. Harry Baals is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A lazy body kick from Gellar and Baals counters with a one-two to the body. A low kick from Gellar is predictable there and Baals counters with a three punch combo that has Gellar backing up. Gellar nods at Baals to acknowledge the strikes. Baals seems to have recovered his senses. Gellar throws a leg kick and Baals counters with a series of strikes. Gellar will be more careful next time no doubt. Gellar misses with a leg kick. Baals unleashes a big counter combination but Gellar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Gellar throws a body shot but no joy. Gellar is looking to wear down Baals with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Gellar misses with a double jab
and Baals counters with a three punch combo that has Gellar backing up. Gellar nods at Baals to acknowledge the strikes. Gellar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Gellar backs off Baals throws a huge counter combo but Gellar manages to avoid it all. A head kick misses from Gellar. #T1# Gellar misses the shot to the body. Baals is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Gellar misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Gellar backs off Baals throws a huge counter combo but Gellar manages to avoid it all. Gellar throws a leg kick that misses. Gellar misses with a leg kick and Baals counters with a left and a right that stings Gellar. Gellar throws a jab but it's blocked by Baals. Baals unleashes a big counter combination but Gellar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Baals keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baals is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Baals checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baals lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Gellar throws a head kick that misses. As Gellar backs off Baals throws a huge counter combo but Gellar manages to avoid it all. Gellar wants to clinch up but Baals keeps it at a distance. Gellar tries to clinch but Baals moves out of range. Despite the aggression on Baals's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Harry Baals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Gellar wants to clinch. Gellar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gellar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baals paws at him with a jab and circles away. Baals avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Baals unleashes a big counter combination but Gellar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Uri Gellar is winning the standup battle so far. Gellar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baals.
Baals lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Gellar throws a sloppy head kick and Baals moves out of range easily. Baals lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3# Gellar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A lazy body kick from Gellar and Baals counters with a one-two to the body. Baals avoids the head kick by Gellar.
Baals unleashes a big counter combination but Gellar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Gellar throws out a leg kick but Baals moves out of range and Gellar only half commits. Gellar moves in looking to clinch but Baals pushes him off. Gellar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baals is out of range. Baals throws a counter combo. A cross from Gellar lands. Baals is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baals circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uri Gellar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Baals checks a leg kick. Baals unleashes a big counter combination but Gellar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Gellar is looking to slow Baals down with leg kicks. Gellar connects with a solid leg kick. Gellar tries a head kick but it misses.
Baals lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Gellar tries to clinch there but Baals circles away.
Baals throws a counter combo. Gellar misses with a right hand and Baals counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baals keeps the fight on the outside. Baals is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Gellar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baals manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Despite the aggression on Baals's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A chopping leg kick lands by Gellar. An inside leg kick lands from Gellar.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Harry Baals. Well Gellar 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Gellar! A victorious Uri Gellar 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:
WPFA XVII: Merel vs Farmery
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1# A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Baals's defenses. Baals looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Curtis misses with a body shot.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Baals went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Curtis throws a hook but Baals blocks it. Curtis throws a head kick but Baals moves out of range.
Curtis lands with a nice body kick. Baals takes one to the side of the head.
Baals keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Baals takes one on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baals sees it coming and avoids it easily. Curtis misses with a looping right. Baals appears to be looking for a big counter. Curtis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Baals went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Curtis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baals. Baals definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Baals slips under a jab from Curtis. Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2# Curtis lands a big uppercut and Baals crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Baals looks OK. Curtis waves Baals back to his feet!#ROC2# Baals is rocked! Baals is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Curtis doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Baals crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Baals's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darry Curtis! Darry Curtis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
WPFA XVI: Active vs Princip
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD# Bobblehead feints and as Baals raises his hands in defense, Bobblehead changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Baals looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Bobblehead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baals works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bobblehead scoring with punches to the head and body. Bobblehead throws a big right hand that misses. Bobblehead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Baals working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead. Baals utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baals works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bobblehead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baals works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bobblehead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baals works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing. Bobblehead postures up and lands a big shot to Baals's brow. Bobblehead throws a big right hand that misses. Baals utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Baals avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bobblehead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bobblehead wants to pass the guard but Baals is keeping the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bobblehead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bobblehead working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baals's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bobblehead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2# Bobblehead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bobblehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Baals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bobblehead looking to pass the guard. Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baals works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Baals keeping moving, preventing Bobblehead from controlling successfully. Bobblehead works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bobblehead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Baals blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bobblehead. Bobblehead is pressing down on Baals's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baals is holding on for now. #T3# Bobblehead scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB# Bobblehead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bobblehead wants to pass to mount but Baals is defending the position. Bobblehead working the head and body with strikes. Bobblehead not landing any meaningful shots this time. We've been hearing that Bobblehead has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Bobblehead wants to control but Baals is keeping him busy. Bobblehead not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4# Bobblehead controlling the pace. Bobblehead trying to pass the guard but Baals defending well. Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Bobblehead drops an elbow to the side of Baals's head. #ROC# Baals is rocked! Baals is refusing to be controlled, as Bobblehead sits in half guard. Baals is still in real trouble! Can Bobblehead finish him? Bobblehead looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Bobblehead lands a big elbow - Baals is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bobblehead!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bobblehead! After the fight, Bobby Bobblehead 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:
WPFA XV: Tiotio vs Alatalo
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1# Copeland misses the jab.#CL2# Copeland clinches with his opponent.
Copeland tries to stall but Baals uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses. A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland. #CUT2# It looks like Harry Baals has been cut. Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body. Copeland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland is working Baals over against the cage. Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Copeland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Copeland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section. Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1# Baals blocks the elbow strike.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Baals managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now. Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses. Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland is trying to maintain a safe position but Baals gets an underhook and turns Copeland into the cage. Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baals is defending well for now. Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Baals definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
#T2# Baals missing with knees to the body.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Copeland slowing the pace effectively. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now. A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland. Copeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baals is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Baals missing with knees to the body.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now. Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Copeland avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baals avoids it. Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Baals blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now. Copeland lands an elbow inside that Baals shrugs off. Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body. Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.#T3# Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Copeland stalling in the clinch but Baals improves position. Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland lands a knee to the body.
Copeland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baals in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Baals takes a knee to the side of the body. Copeland stalls. Copeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Copeland avoids it. Copeland misses with a knee to the head. Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses. Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baals has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baals avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland. Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Baals blocks with his arms.
Baals blocks the elbow strike.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now. Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
#T4# Copeland lands a damaging elbow. Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. This has been an exciting period of action! Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A right hand to the body from Copeland.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body. Copeland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baals is defending well for now. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Copeland slows down the pace here.
Copeland misses with a body punch.
Baals blocks an elbow strike. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now. Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baals's defenses. Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harry Baals'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# Copeland misses with a looping left. Baals appears to be looking for a big counter. Copeland throws a jab when Baals was well out of range. Baals throws a big counter combination but Copeland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Baals keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baals went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Copeland misses with a wild body shot. Copeland throws a hook but Baals blocks it. Baals appears to be looking for a big counter. Baals steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Copeland. Baals throws a big counter combination but Copeland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baals manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Copeland misses with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Copeland has managed to clinch.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but Baals blocks it.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body. Copeland is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Baals avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baals avoids it.#T1# Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now. Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Baals in his tracks for a moment. Baals dodges an elbow strike from Copeland.
Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Copeland avoids it. Baals takes an elbow to the temple. Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Baals missing with knees to the body.
Baals takes an elbow to the temple. Copeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baals is keeping busy. Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
#T2# Copeland lands an elbow inside that Baals shrugs off. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Copeland avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Copeland is pushing Baals up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Baals blocks an elbow strike. Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Baals leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Knees to the body from Copeland.
Copeland lands a nice elbow. Copeland looking to stall.
Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body. Copeland stalling in the clinch but Baals improves position. Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baals blocks it with crossed arms. Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Copeland avoids it. Copeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Copeland avoiding damage.
Baals blocks the elbow strike.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3# Baals avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now. Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Copeland avoids it. Copeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baals's brow. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now. Baals missing with knees to the body.
Travis Copeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Baals is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Copeland.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Copeland connects with a knee to the head.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baals is defending well for now. Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4# Copeland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Baals takes an elbow to the forehead. Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baals's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baals missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baals's brow. Copeland avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Copeland avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
Baals on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Baals on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Copeland avoids it. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baals's brow. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Harry Baals's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Copeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Baals went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Baals keeps the fight on the outside. Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baals manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Baals went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Copeland closes the distance looking to clinch and Baals counters with a left and a right that stings Copeland. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Copeland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Copeland tries to clinch but Baals moves out of range. Copeland misses with a left hand and Baals counters with a two punch combo. Baals moves out of range as Copeland strikes. Baals appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1# Copeland looks to land a left hand but Baals moved out of range nicely. Baals is looking for a counter combo. A big right from Copeland misses. Baals is looking for a counter combo. Copeland throws an overhand right that lands on Baals's shoulder, as Baals tries to avoid the shot. Copeland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Copeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Copeland wants to clinch. Copeland throws a body shot but no joy. Copeland is looking to clinch but Baals is avoiding it.
Harry Baals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Baals defending well as Copeland loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Copeland clinches with his opponent.
Copeland tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Copeland digs a right hand into Baals's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baals's gas tank. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now. Baals missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baals's brow. Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Baals on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Copeland - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Baals avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland. Baals missing with knees to the body.
Baals avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3# Copeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baals as Copeland tries to tie him up. Copeland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Copeland lands an elbow inside that Baals shrugs off. Copeland works on Baals's body with a couple of short punches. Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland with a knee to the head.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Baals in his tracks for a moment. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now. Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Copeland lands a nice elbow. #ROC2# Baals is rocked! Copeland lands a nice elbow. Oh Baals is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body. Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Baals in his tracks for a moment. Nice elbow from Copeland. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baals blocks an elbow strike. Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
#T4# Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body. Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Baals in his tracks for a moment. Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
Knees in the clinch landing for Copeland.
Copeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baals is keeping busy. Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Copeland avoids it. Copeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baals is defending well for now. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Baals missing with knees to the body.
Baals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
Copeland lands a knee to the body.
Baals blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Travis Copeland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Baals seems to have got his legs back now. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copeland is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Travis Copeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Copeland 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Copeland! Travis Copeland 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:
WPFA: Dominance IV
Date: Feb 04, 2020 |
#R1# Sea throws a poor cross that misses
and Baals counters with a left and a right that stings Sea. Sea misses the shot to the body. Baals throws a big counter combination but Sea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Baals blocks the body kick.
Baals appears to be looking for a big counter. Baals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sea. Sea misses with a lunging right hand
and Baals counters with a three punch combo that has Sea backing up. Sea nods at Baals to acknowledge the strikes. Sea throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Baals went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sea has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Sea throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Baals counters with a one-two to the body. Baals circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baals seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Sea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baals's calf. Sea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baals manages to avoid it. Sea throws a big shot that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sea misses with a leg kick and Baals counters with a two punch combo. Baals definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2# Sea drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1# Sea is trying to ground and pound but Baals uses the momentary lack of control by Sea to regain half guard. Sea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Sea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sea not landing any meaningful shots this time. Sea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Sea wants to control but Baals is keeping him busy. Sea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# Sea thows a huge punch but Baals dodges it nicely.
Sea trying to control from half guard but Baals is working away. Sea stops Baals from getting back to his feet.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Sea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Sea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baals does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Sea with the ground and pound but Baals uses the opportunity to regain guard. Sea wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving. Sea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sea trying to control but Baals is working from the bottom. #T3# Baals utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Sea throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baals works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sea passes Baals's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sea trying to control from Baals's half guard. Baals has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Sea wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving. Sea is looking to work some ground and pound but Baals has wrist control.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baals paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sea throws an off balance right hand
and Baals counters with a series of strikes. Sea will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4# Sea throws a good cross that connects.
Sea throws a sloppy body shot
and Baals counters with a three punch combo that has Sea backing up. Sea nods at Baals to acknowledge the strikes. Sea jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sea connects with an inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baals avoids the head kick by Sea.
It looked like Baals was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Baals bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Baals is looking for a counter combo. Sea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Baals was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Sea jabs Baals right on the nose. Baals blinks but takes it well. Sea looks to land a left hand but Baals moved out of range nicely. Baals went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Sea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baals was well out of range. Poor timing from Sea. Baals seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Sea throws a leg kick and Baals counters with a one-two to the body. 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 Harry Baals will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Sea gets off balance looking for a body kick and Baals counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Baals checks a leg kick. Baals is looking for a counter combo.#CL2# Sea closes the distance and clinches. Sea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Baals missing with knees to the body.
Sea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sea can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
Sea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Baals missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Sea. A short right from Sea on the inside. Sea managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Sea tries to throw a body punch but Baals avoids it by throwing Sea back against the cage. Sea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sea avoids it. 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! Sea presses Baals against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Sea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2# Sea breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Sea misses with a left hand and Baals counters with a one-two to the body. Baals moves out of range of the body kick from Sea.
Baals throws a big counter combination but Sea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2# Sea is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baals's half guard. Sea is keen to just control but Baals is a slippery customer. Sea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Sea landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Baals is looking to escape. Sea seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Baals tries to kick Sea off but Sea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2# Sea thows a huge punch but Baals dodges it nicely.
Sea is trying to control. Baals wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Sea thows a huge punch but Baals dodges it nicely.
#ES# Baals has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sea is on him like a limpet, forcing Baals back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sea lands with a light punch inside. A short body shot lands from Sea as the two fighters clinch.
Sea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sea misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sea.
Baals missing with knees to the body.
Sea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sea managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Sea managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Coral Sea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3# Sea throws a head punch that misses. Sea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice right hand lands inside from Sea. Sea managing to block the knees to the body from Baals.
Sea avoiding damage as Baals throws knees to the body.
A short right from Sea. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Sea avoids the damage to the body. Baals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sea avoids it. Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Sea avoids the damage to the body. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sea is defending well for now. Sea misses with the head strike.
Baals trying to land knees to the body.
Sea gets through Baals's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Sea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sea misses with a hook from the clinch. Sea works on Baals's body with a couple of short punches. Sea scores with an uppercut up the middle. Baals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sea is defending well for now. Nice body punch from Sea. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sea scores with a nice hook to the head. Sea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baals backwards. #T4# Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Sea avoids the damage to the body. Sea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Sea scores with a shot to the side of Baals's head. Baals blocks a body shot from Sea. A hook to the body from Sea.
Sea lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Sea. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sea. Sea is leaning against Baals and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Sea lands with a light punch inside. Baals tries to land knees in the clinch but Sea avoids the damage to the body. A shot in the inside from Sea. #ROC2# Baals is rocked!#KD2# Sea drops Baals onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Baals is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Oh Baals is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sea dips a shoulder and cracks Baals with a mighty uppercut! Baals falls back against the cage and Sea unloads with a barrage of strikes! Baals is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sea screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coral Sea! Coral Sea 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:
Ferocious Fights V
Date: Jan 17, 2020 |
#R1# Avetisyan throws a leg kick that is checked and Baals counters with a three punch combo that has Avetisyan backing up. Avetisyan nods at Baals to acknowledge the strikes. Avetisyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baals. It looked like Baals was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Avetisyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baals moves out of range of the body kick. Avetisyan throws a leg kick and Baals counters with a left and a right that stings Avetisyan. Avetisyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Baals. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Avetisyan wants to land a leg kick but Baals is out of range. Avetisyan looks to land a right hand but Baals moved out of range.#T1# Avetisyan scores with a sloppy right hand. Baals should have avoided that one. Baals definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Avetisyan throws a leg kick and Baals counters with a one-two to the body. Edgar Avetisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Avetisyan jabs Baals right on the nose. Baals blinks but takes it well. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avetisyan. Avetisyan misses with a leg kick and Baals counters with a series of strikes. Avetisyan will be more careful next time no doubt. Avetisyan misses with a body kick. Baals is looking for a counter combo. Avetisyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Baals appears to be looking for a big counter. A telegraphed right hand from Avetisyan misses the target. Baals throws a big counter combination but Avetisyan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2# Baals slips under a jab. It looked like Baals was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Avetisyan misses with a low kick. It looked like Baals was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Avetisyan with a hook. 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! Avetisyan throws a hook but Baals blocks it. Baals appears to be looking for a big counter. Avetisyan throws a good cross that connects.
Edgar Avetisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Avetisyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Baals. Baals 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. Avetisyan misses with a body shot
and Baals counters with a two punch combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edgar Avetisyan will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Avetisyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Baals. Avetisyan throws an off balance right hand
and Baals counters with a series of strikes. Avetisyan will be more careful next time no doubt. Avetisyan throws a leg kick and Baals counters with a two punch combo. Nice defenses there by Baals. Avetisyan throws a leg kick and Baals counters with a left and a right that stings Avetisyan. Avetisyan looks to throw a body kick and Baals counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Avetisyan throws an off balance right hand
and Baals counters with a series of strikes. Avetisyan will be more careful next time no doubt. Avetisyan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baals counters with a three punch combo that has Avetisyan backing up. Avetisyan nods at Baals to acknowledge the strikes.#T1# Avetisyan misses with a hook to the body
and Baals counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Avetisyan throws a lazy uppercut
and Baals counters with a one-two to the body. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Avetisyan misses with a shot to the body and Baals counters with a series of strikes. Avetisyan will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC# Avetisyan is rocked! Avetisyan throws a head kick that misses and Baals counters with a three punch combo that has Avetisyan backing up. Avetisyan nods at Baals to acknowledge the strikes. Avetisyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him? Avetisyan misses with a left hand and Baals counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Avetisyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Baals counters with a three punch combo that has Avetisyan backing up. Avetisyan nods at Baals to acknowledge the strikes. Avetisyan jabs Baals right on the nose. Baals blinks but takes it well. Avetisyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baals. It looked like Baals was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2# Avetisyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baals counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Avetisyan swings widly with a right hand
and Baals counters with a one-two to the body. Avetisyan misses with a hook
and Baals counters with a one-two to the body. Avetisyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baals counters with a left and a right that stings Avetisyan. Avetisyan misses with a combination
and Baals counters with a left right combination that sends Avetisyan crashing to the mat - Baals wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Avetisyan out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Baals! During a confident post fight interview, Harry Baals thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1# Baals jabs at Vamoosh's body.#TD2# Vamoosh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Baals moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Vamoosh with a flurry of punches that miss. Vamoosh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Vamoosh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Vamoosh throwing strikes but missing. Vamoosh postures up in Baals's guard and throws a big left but Baals blocks it. Vamoosh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Vamoosh chips away with some ground and pound. Baals wants to sweep but no luck. Vamoosh throws a big right hand that misses. Baals is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vamoosh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Vamoosh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baals works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Baals wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Vamoosh stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Baals has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Vamoosh manages to get his head free but now Baals has transitioned to an armbar! Vamoosh grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Baals! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Baals! Harry Baals decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Baals rushes Top and presses him up against the cage. Baals scores with a shot to the side of Top's head. Baals misses with some punches.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Baals misses with some punches.
Baals swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Top blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Top content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Top. Baals managing to block the knees to the body from Top.
Nice elbow from Top. #CUT2# It looks like Harry Baals has been cut. Top tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Baals swings wildly with an uppercut but Top uses good head movement to avoid it. Top stalling in the clinch.
Baals throws a punch but it's blocked by Top. Baals swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baals scores with a hook to the body. Top misses with a short punch on the inside. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Top just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baals's brow. Top pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baals tries a body shot but Top blocks it.
#T1# A hook to the body from Baals.
A head punch on the inside from Top fails to land. Baals works on Top's body with a couple of short punches. A nice right hand lands inside from Top. Top is looking to control Baals's arms but Baals gets an underhook and turns him. Now Top has his back to the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Top stalling against the cage.
Top'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. Top receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Top takes a shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Baals fails to land. Baals letting Top take a breather here. Baals tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Top's elbow. Baals throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Baals tries a body shot but Top blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Baals.
Top lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A body shot lands from Baals.
Baals tries to throw a body punch but Top avoids it by throwing Baals back against the cage. Top misses with a hook from the clinch. Top swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Top looks to throw an elbow but misses. Baals misses with a short punch on the inside. A right hand to the body from Baals.
Top blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Top throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baals blocks it with crossed arms. Top lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Top pushes off an throws an elbow but Baals leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Baals can't find room to land a body shot as Top controls the action.
Top misses with a punch on the inside.
Top is trying to maintain a safe position but Baals gets an underhook and turns Top into the cage. Top avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Top just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baals's brow. #T3# Top tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Baals lands with a short shot to the head. Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baals lands a hook that snaps the head of Top backwards. Top working aggressively here.
Top lands a right hand. Baals lands with a left to the head. Baals is leaning against Top and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Top tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right hook to the body lands for Baals.
A short left from Baals. With the fighters up against the cage, Top throws an elbow but misses. Baals misses with a punch to the body.
Baals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baals. Baals misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Top blocking some punches.
Baals throws a punch but it's blocked by Top. #T4# Baals lands with a short head shot on the inside. Baals working aggressively here.
Top creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Baals blocks an elbow strike. Baals scores with a shot to the side of Top's head. A head punch on the inside from Baals fails to land. Top tries a knee to the head but Baals blocks it.
Baals lands a body punch. Baals tries to throw a body punch but Top avoids it by throwing Baals back against the cage. Top throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Top tries to stall but Baals uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baals lands a hook that snaps the head of Top backwards. Top looks to throw an elbow but misses. Top displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baals up against the cage. Baals doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Top creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Baals. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harry Baals's cut. That's time! Baals's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Top tries to clinch there but Baals circles away.
Baals is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Top can do to turn this around? Baals tries to land a leg kick but Top saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2# Top moves into the clinch successfully.
Baals softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Baals scores with a shoulder strike. Baals misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Baals fails to land. Harry Baals has scored more points in the clinch so far. Baals working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Top misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Baals fails to land. Baals blocks an elbow strike from Top.
Baals doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Top is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Baals working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Baals pushes Top back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Baals misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Top tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baals's elbow. #T1# A short right from Baals on the inside. Top lands an elbow just above Baals 's eye. Top throws a head punch that misses. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Top. Baals tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Top's elbow. Baals swings wildly with an uppercut but Top uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters up against the cage, Top throws an elbow but misses. Baals misses with some punches.
Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Top. Top lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Top stalling in the clinch.
Top lands an elbow inside. Top looks to throw an elbow but misses. Top lands an elbow inside that Baals shrugs off. Baals lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice left hand lands by Baals.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baals misses with a hook from the clinch. Baals throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tops head. A body shot lands from Baals.
Baals presses Top against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Top throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baals softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Baals swings wildly with an uppercut but Top uses good head movement to avoid it. Top blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Top blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Top. Baals misses with a hook from the clinch. Baals pushes Top back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Top is stalling here.
Top is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Baals is leaning against Top and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Baals misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Top. Baals misses with a short punch on the inside. Top misses with the head strike.
Top's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Baals misses with the head strike.
A short right from Baals on the inside. Top can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
Baals blocks an uppercut.
Top tries to land a knee to the head but Baals blocks with his arms.
Baals scores with a shoulder strike. Baals softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Baals working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short uppercut from Baals. Top trying to stall but Baals improves his position.
Top tries to land a knee to the head but Baals blocks with his arms.
Top looking to slow down the pace here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baals. Baals scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baals lands a body punch in the clinch. Top blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Top tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Top misses with an elbow strike.
Top throws a punch but it's blocked by Baals. Top is trying to maintain a safe position but Baals gets an underhook and turns Top into the cage. Top tries to stall but Baals uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Top seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baals. Baals is working Top over against the cage. Top is breathing heavily. Baals swings wildly with an uppercut but Top uses good head movement to avoid it. Top tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Top prevents a body shot from Baals. A short right from Baals. Baals is leaning against Top and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Baals misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baals blocks an elbow strike. Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Top.
Baals lands with a short head shot on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Harry Baals's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Baals's corner calls for a 1-2. Baals obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Baals lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Baals thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Top if he has to take too many more of those.
Baals swats away the attempt to clinch by Top. Top tries to clinch but Baals moves away and Baals counters with a nice uppercut. Top connects with a high kick. A head kick misses from Top. Top falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baals counters with a solid body kick. Good leg kick by Baals there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baals attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Top wants to clinch. Top tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baals swats him away and circles back towards the center. Baals is looking to counter punch. Baals scores with a jab to the head.
#T1# Baals wants to clinch up but Top keeps it at a distance. Top is looking to clinch but Baals is avoiding it.
Baals lands a jab to Top's midsection. Top tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Baals to counter with a crisp jab. Baals lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Top is looking to clinch but Baals is avoiding it.
Baals circles away from the clinch attempt and Baals counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC# Top is rocked! Top tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Top is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him?#CL2# Top closes the distance and clinches. Top seems to have recovered his senses. Baals softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Baals misses with a short punch on the inside. Baals throws a punch but it's blocked by Top. #T2# Top blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle. 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 short right hand to the side of the head by Top. Baals throws a head punch that misses. Baals digs a right hand into Top's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Top's gas tank. Top tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Top looking to slow down the pace here. Baals lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Top backwards. Thip Top has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Baals avoids a wild elbow strike from Top. Top holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baals misses with a short punch on the inside. Baals tries a body shot but Top blocks it.
Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Top.
Baals avoids the elbow strike from Top, against the cage.
Top is trying to stall.
Baals takes an elbow to the forehead. Harry Baals is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Top tries to throw a body punch but Baals avoids it by throwing Top back against the cage. Baals swings wildly with an uppercut but Top uses good head movement to avoid it. Baals prevents a body shot from Top. Top trying to control the position but instead, Baals has worked for underhooks and has pushed Top into the cage. Baals throws a punch but it's blocked by Top. Top controlling the action here for a moment.
Baals lands with a short shot to the head. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Top tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Top has a couple of punches blocked by Baals.
Top tries to stall but Baals uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baals avoids the elbow strike from Top, against the cage.
Top tries to land knees in the clinch but Baals avoids the damage to the body. Top swings wildly with an uppercut but Baals uses good head movement to avoid it. Top goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Top trying to stall but Baals improves his position.
Top misses with a hook to the ribs.
Top misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Harry Baals showed his dominance in that final round. Well Baals 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Baals! During a confident post fight interview, Harry Baals thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1# Machin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Baals stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet. Machin misses with a takedown and Baals counters with a nice uppercut. Baals rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Machin tries for a takedown but Baals circles away easily and Baals counters with a nice uppercut. Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin. No luck with that takedown attempt from Machin. Machin shoots and misses and Baals counters with a straight right hand. Machin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A jab from Baals finds it's way through Machin's defenses. Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baals punishes Machin's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Baals clinches with his opponent.
Baals prevents the takedown attempt.
Baals lands a shot to the body. Machin looks winded! Machin takes a shot to the head. #ROC# Machin is rocked!#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Baals. Machin is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him? Baals unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Machin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Baals is unloading with more strikes now! Machin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Baals! Harry Baals decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Oct 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boris Orlov (ranked 1945 p4p, 213 weight class) and Harry Baals (ranked 2815 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlov comes to the cage accompanied by K.A.B.O.S.H. - God Of War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Boris Orlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Harry Baals! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Orlov gets a clinch. Orlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baals pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orlov moves into range and clinches up with Baals. Baals drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orlov gets underhooks to prevent Baals's takedown attempt.
Orlov fails to pull guard.
Baals has Orlov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orlov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Boris Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Baals. Orlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baals pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orlov moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orlov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baals gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Orlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baals avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Baals is defending well against a takedown attempt. Baals has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Baals tries for a takedown but Orlov manages to get underhooks.
Orlov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baals uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Baals tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlov is retaining full guard. Orlov keeping moving, preventing Baals from controlling successfully. Baals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orlov is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baals sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orlov's guard. Orlov trying to control here.
Baals seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. My spies in Yaj's MMA Academy inform me that Baals has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Orlov has his hands clasped together around Baals's back. He's all about the action. Baals wants to control but Orlov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Orlov has his hands clasped together around Baals's back. He's all about the action. Baals trying to pass the guard but Orlov defending well. Orlov regains full guard. Nicely done. Baals passes Orlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baals trying to mount his opponent but Orlov defends it. The fighters are battling for position here. Orlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Baals pushing down on Orlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Baals moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orlov (0) vs (3) Baals
That's five minutes gone in the round. Baals tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baals has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Baals wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orlov keeps working. Orlov stops Baals from passing to mount. Baals trying to control the position but Orlov is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Orlov is looking to reverse the position. Orlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baals's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Orlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baals's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baals's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orlov (4) vs (3) Baals Baals is really stuck here.
Orlov avoiding Baals 's attempts to control his hands. Orlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Baals is trying to break free.
Baals rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Baals is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Orlov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orlov (7) vs (3) Baals Baals is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Orlov working away. Orlov controlling the position from side mount. Baals prevents Orlov from moving into mount. Baals is looking for a sweep. Baals is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Baals is being controlled here. Baals tries to get back to half guard but can't. Baals looks to move to half guard but instead Orlov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Orlov (9) vs (3) Baals Baals tries to hold on but Orlov postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Baals really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orlov controlling his opponent. Baals is looking to get to half guard. Baals sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Baals tries to get to full guard but Orlov has control of the leg. 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. Orlov is thwarting Baals's attempts to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Orlov stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Baals is looking for a sweep. Orlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Orlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Baals wants to get back to full guard. Baals has a hand on Orlov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Orlov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Orlov (12) vs (3) Baals Orlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Baals is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Orlov avoids the attempt from Baals to control. Baals is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Orlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Baals is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Orlov takes the fight on points by 12 to 3. Boris Orlov is the new lightweight champion! A very excited looking Boris Orlov 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 26 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Baals (ranked 2813 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 748 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Venum Tree Knee Dad told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Harry Baals! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Venum Tree Knee Dad! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Baals shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tree Knee Dad is trying to defend but Baals finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baals (2) vs (0) Tree Knee Dad Tree Knee Dad has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Tree Knee Dad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Baals passes easily into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Baals won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here. Tree Knee Dad is trying to keep Baals in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tree Knee Dad is trying to hold Baals in close to prevent damage but Baals has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Baals passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (5) vs (0) Tree Knee Dad Tree Knee Dad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Baals passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (8) vs (0) Tree Knee Dad Tree Knee Dad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baals's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Baals! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Tree Knee Dad has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harry Baals! A very excited looking Harry Baals 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. The defeated Venum Tree Knee Dad had this to say: '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Baals (ranked 2797 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eon Yaj (ranked 3424 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Harry Baals! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Eon Yaj! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Nice sprawl there from Yaj as Baals shoots in. Yaj moves in looking to clinch but Baals pushes him off. Baals gets in close and instigates a clinch. Baals looking for a takedown. Baals tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Baals. That's going to take a lot out of him. Baals goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yaj prevents it.
Baals is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yaj pulls him back up using the underhooks. Baals looking for a takedown. Baals tries to score a body lock takedown but Yaj shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Baals has clasped his hands together around Yaj's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Baals (4) vs (0) Yaj We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yaj stuck in half guard on the bottom here. Yaj is looking to reverse the position. Baals 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. Baals is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yaj is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baals tries to advance to mount but Yaj denies him. Yaj is looking for a sweep. Baals is trying to get an arm triangle but Yaj is defending well. Baals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Yaj prevents Baals from improving position. You can see the frustration on Yaj's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Yaj is looking to regain half guard here but Baals keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yaj has one of Baals's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Yaj is not content to let Baals control the position. Yaj is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baals's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Baals wants to pass to mount but Yaj is defending the position. Yaj is trying to maintain the position but Baals is very close to passing his half guard. Baals tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yaj knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yaj is trying to get back to full guard. Baals is thwarting Yaj's attempts to control the position. Baals trying to mount his opponent but Yaj defends it. Baals is looking for a kimura here.
Yaj trying to hold on to Baals's head to control him but Baals postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baals is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (7) vs (0) Yaj Baals fails to move to back control. Yaj regains half guard. Baals is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yaj! Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (10) vs (0) Yaj Yaj tries to lock up and control but Baals gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Yaj is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Baals trying to control but he's not successful this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baals avoids the attempt from Yaj to control. Yaj can't escape the position.
Yaj is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Yaj tries to reverse the position but Baals maintains control. Yaj tries to hold on but Baals postures up. Yaj is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Yaj controls the position. Baals wants to take his opponent's back but Yaj doesn't allow it. Yaj wants to control but Baals is having none of it. Yaj is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baals tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Baals is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Yaj is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Baals (13) vs (0) Yaj The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Baals's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Yaj trying to control the hands but Baals won't let him. Yaj breaks Baals's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (13) vs (2) Yaj Yaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Baals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baals looking for a sweep. Not yet Baals, not yet. Baals looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Yaj tries to free his leg and advance position but Baals is retaining full guard. Yaj is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Yaj looking to pass the guard. Baals keeping moving, preventing Yaj from controlling successfully. Yaj tries to free his leg and advance position but Baals is retaining full guard. Baals wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yaj is now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Yaj tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baals knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Baals is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Baals tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yaj has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (13) vs (5) Yaj Yaj controlling from the full mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Baals tries to get back to half guard but can't. Yaj jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baals manages to avoid the submission attempt. Baals is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Yaj taking a breather here. Yaj trying to control the action but Baals is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baals sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Yaj is pressing down on Baals's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baals is holding on for now. Baals is trying to get back to full guard. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Baals has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yaj is working away from the top position though. Yaj controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Yaj is looking to take a break and control but Baals is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Baals is looking to improve his position.
Yaj is controlling the pace.
Baals is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Baals is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yaj pulls his head out easily. Yaj takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Baals tries to get to full guard but Yaj has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight! Baals takes the fight on points by 13 to 5. A very excited looking Harry Baals 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 26 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Baals (ranked 2724 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Brown (ranked 3280 p4p, 342 weight class). Brown is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hail Mary Tupac. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Joshua Brown enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Harry Baals! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joshua Brown! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Baals gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Baals gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Baals turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baals manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Baals (4) vs (0) Brown 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. Brown tries to improve position but can't. Brown is not content to let Baals control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Baals presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Baals (6) vs (0) Brown Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baals fails to move to back control. Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baals swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brown is now in Baals's guard. A big mistake from Baals there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (6) vs (2) Brown Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Baals is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Baals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (8) vs (2) Brown Brown looking for a guillotine here but Baals defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. Brown controls Baals momentarily but Baals frees himself. Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baals sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard. Baals passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (11) vs (2) Brown
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baals sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Baals can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape. Baals avoids the attempt from Brown to control. Baals moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Baals (14) vs (2) Brown Brown turns into Baals and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (14) vs (4) Brown
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard. Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Baals'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. Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Baals is holding on for dear life with his legs. Brown keeps trying to improve his position. Baals wants to get back to full guard but Brown has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (14) vs (7) Brown Brown trying to control the position but Baals is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baals rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown's guard! Nice work there by Baals! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (16) vs (7) Brown Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baals is one step ahead there. Baals postures up.
Baals sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard. Brown wants to get back to full guard but Baals has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (19) vs (7) Brown
That's six minutes gone in the round. Baals is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Brown is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Baals is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Brown tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Baals presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Baals (21) vs (7) Brown Baals tries to control but Brown wriggling away. Brown tries to hold on but Baals pushes him away. Brown is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Brown has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Baals (24) vs (7) Brown Baals looking for the choke but no joy. Baals tightening his grip on Brown, looking for the choke. Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Brown is trying to get back to full guard. Baals is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brown! Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (27) vs (7) Brown Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Brown has given up his back. Will we see Baals going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Baals (30) vs (7) Brown Baals working for a choke but Brown is defending well. Baals doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (30) vs (9) Brown
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Baals had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily. Brown advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (30) vs (12) Brown Baals tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it. Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baals, who protects the arm well. Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baals keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Baals is defending well. Baals gets back to half guard. Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baals wants to get back to full guard. Baals is working hard here to advance position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baals defends it well. Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baals is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold. Baals is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baals does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Baals wants to control but Brown passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (30) vs (15) Brown Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baals knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Brown tries for a kimura but Baals is defending well. Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baals rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown's guard! Nice work there by Baals! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (32) vs (15) Brown
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Baals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. Baals trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baals stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! Baals takes the fight on points by 32 to 15. Harry Baals decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Joshua Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Baals (ranked 2720 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trymore Nkomo (ranked 3659 p4p, 328 weight class). Nkomo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by On the Floor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Harry Baals! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Trymore Nkomo! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Baals throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nkomo was covering up waiting for the punch and Baals finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baals (2) vs (0) Nkomo The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nkomo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nkomo has an active guard here but Baals has managed to pass into half guard.
Nkomo trying to control from the bottom.
Nkomo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Baals is staying active. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals prevents Nkomo from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baals is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nkomo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baals. Nkomo with the active half guard here but Baals passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (5) vs (0) Nkomo Nkomo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baals off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Baals (5) vs (4) Nkomo
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baals defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nkomo's arms. Nkomo is looking to control Baals but Baals is wriggling around and keeping busy. Baals manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nkomo's guard. Nice work there by Baals.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (7) vs (4) Nkomo Baals works a leg free and moves into half guard. Baals tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nkomo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Baals 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baals is trying to control. Nkomo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Nkomo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Baals passes into side control, despite Nkomo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (10) vs (4) Nkomo Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Nkomo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baals wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baals trying to control the position but Nkomo is working away. Nkomo being controlled for a moment. You can see the frustration on Nkomo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Baals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Nkomo is trying to get back to half guard. Nkomo keeping his opponent close. Baals looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Baals trying to control the action but Nkomo is working from the bottom. Baals has knee on belly momentarily but Nkomo bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Nkomo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nkomo wants to sweep but Baals has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (13) vs (4) Nkomo Nkomo prevents Baals from moving into mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Nkomo is looking to reverse the position. Nkomo wants to control but Baals postures up. Nkomo is trying to work for a sweep but Baals has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Baals (15) vs (4) Nkomo Nkomo wants to control but Baals is having none of it. Baals goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nkomo turns into him and now he's in Baals's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (15) vs (6) Nkomo Nkomo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baals is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Baals working a defensive guard but Nkomo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (15) vs (9) Nkomo Nkomo looking to control but instead Baals has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Baals gets back to full guard.
Baals keeping moving, preventing Nkomo from controlling successfully. Nkomo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baals haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Baals wants to sweep here but Nkomo controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Nkomo trying to control the position from guard on top but Baals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nkomo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (17) vs (9) Nkomo Baals tries to free his leg and advance position but Nkomo is retaining full guard. Nkomo looking for a sweep. Not yet Nkomo, not yet. Baals pushes down on Nkomo's leg and manages to get into half guard. Baals tries to pass to full mount but Nkomo defends it. Baals is keen to just control but Nkomo is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Nkomo controlling the position for now. Baals is thwarting Nkomo's attempts to control the position. Baals prevents Nkomo from improving his position. Baals passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (20) vs (9) Nkomo You can see the frustration on Nkomo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Nkomo tries to bench press Baals off him but Baals keeps the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Baals advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Baals (22) vs (9) Nkomo Nkomo 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: Baals (22) vs (11) Nkomo Baals lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (24) vs (11) Nkomo Nkomo is trying to keep Baals in close.
Nkomo keeping moving, preventing Baals from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Nkomo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Baals is now in half guard. Baals wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nkomo keeps working. Nkomo wants to get back to full guard. Baals is looking for a kimura here.
Nkomo is in trouble now - Baals has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (27) vs (11) Nkomo
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Nkomo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baals wants to take Nkomo's back but he can't do it this time. Baals tries to control but Nkomo wriggling away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Nkomo wants to control but Baals is having none of it. Baals wants to control the pace but Nkomo is squirming around nicely. Nkomo is looking to improve his position but Baals isn't that keen on the idea. Baals tries to control but Nkomo wriggling away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nkomo gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Baals takes the fight on points by 27 to 11. Harry Baals thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Trymore Nkomo had this to say: 'They don't call me "Brave" for nothing.'. |
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Event:
BCS 1
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1# Doctore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baals swats him away and circles back towards the center. Doctore takes a swing at Baals's ribcage but misses. Baals wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD# Baals decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Baals tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doctore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Doctore throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Doctore trying to hold on to Baals's head to control him but Baals postures up.
Baals is pressing down on Doctore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doctore is holding on for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Doctore flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB# Baals 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.
#T1##SUB# Baals is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doctore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baals's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baals's back! Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2# Baals is trapped and Doctore is scoring with shots to the head and body. Doctore lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Doctore is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Baals breaks Doctore's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Doctore controls Baals momentarily but Baals frees himself. Our spies down at at Russian Bears Training Center (14 Elite, 1 Double inform us that Doctore has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Doctore keeping full guard, as Baals tries to pass. Doctore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Baals advances to half guard. #T3##SUB# Baals is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baals is keen to just control but Doctore is a slippery customer. Baals uses his free foot to push down on Doctore's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doctore. Baals looking to control but Doctore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Doctore wants to hold on but Baals pushes him away. Doctore tries to get back to half guard but can't. Doctore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4# Doctore is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baals controlling from the full mount. Doctore tries to improve his position but instead Baals has taken his back! Doctore is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Baals off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Doctore rolls, trying to escape but Baals keeps control of the position.
#SUB# Doctore preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Baals. Doctore trying to get back to his feet but Baals is in full control for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baals controlling well, preventing Doctore from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Doctore swings for the body but Baals moves out of range.
Doctore tries a head kick but it misses.
Baals is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Doctore. Doctore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Doctore tries to clinch but Baals moves out of range. Baals shoots in looking for a takedown but Doctore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baals's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2# Doctore closes the distance and clinches. A battle for position here, against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Baals will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doctore up against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Baals for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baals is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doctore is keeping busy. Doctore is looking to break free of the clinch but Baals has double underhooks. #T1##BC2# Doctore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baals dives in and grabs Doctore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doctore pushes down on Baals's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Baals. That's going to take a lot out of him. Baals walks into a straight right hand from Doctore. Baals shoots in for a takedown but Doctore shows good takedown defense. Doctore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baals.
Doctore tries to clinch there but Baals circles away.
Baals changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Doctore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baals is able to avoid easily. Doctore misses with a two punch combination.
Baals goes for a double leg but Doctore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doctore continues to drive forward. Doctore tries to clinch up but Baals circles away and keeps his distance. Doctore looks to score with a jab to the body but Baals is just out of range.#CL2# Doctore gets in close and instigates a clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Baals tries to stall but Doctore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2# Baals trying to stall but Doctore improves his position.
Baals wants to stall.
Baals is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Baals.#CL2# Doctore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Doctore is trying to break the clinch but Baals is controlling him. Baals keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doctore's efforts to push away. Baals is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2# Doctore breaks the clinch.
#TD# Baals closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Doctore trying to control here.
Doctore wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB# Baals is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Doctore wants to get back to his feet.
Doctore is trying to control but can't.
#ES2# Doctore has one foot on Baals's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2# Baals gets tackled into the cage by Doctore. Doctore maintains the clinch. Baals will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doctore up against the cage.#T4# Come on Baals - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baals seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Baals stalling against the cage.
Baals leaning against his opponent.
Baals leaning his opponent against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Baals.#CL2# Doctore moves into range and clinches up with Baals. Baals stalls. Baals is trying to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baals tries to stall but Doctore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Baals would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Doctore is trying to push Baals away but Baals has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Baals is trying to maintain a safe position but Doctore gets an underhook and turns Baals into the cage.#BC2# Doctore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oenomaus Doctore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Doctore rushes Baals and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Baals wants to take the fight to the mat but Doctore manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2# Doctore breaks the clinch.
Baals will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Doctore throws a jab but it's blocked by Baals. Doctore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Doctore misses with a wild body shot. Doctore throws a lazy head kick #CL# and Baals counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Doctore being controlled against the cage. Baals displaying some good clinch control by pressing Doctore up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals looking to slow down the pace here. Doctore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baals has him pressed against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Baals. Baals tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doctore defends well and Baals ends up having to push Doctore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Baals. That's going to take a lot out of him. Doctore fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Doctore drives through and clinches with Baals against the cage.
Doctore is looking to take this one to the mat. Baals looking to stall.
Baals just leaning against Doctore, taking a breather. Doctore has had enough of the clinch but Baals keeps him there for the moment. Baals has Doctore pressed against the cage, preventing Doctore from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Baals trying to control the position but instead, Doctore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baals into the cage. Doctore wants to get back to striking at distance but Baals won't allow it.
Baals looking to stall.
Baals stalls. Doctore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Baals. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baals is defended easily by Doctore. Doctore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baals with a body shot. Doctore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baals rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2# Doctore closes the distance and pushes Baals back into the cage. Baals stalls. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Baals stalling in the clinch but Doctore improves position. Baals seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Doctore is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doctore as Baals tries to tie him up. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Baals.#CL2# Doctore darts in and clinches Baals up against the cage.#BC2# Doctore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# The fighters circling - Doctore throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD# Doctore tries to sprawl but Baals drives through with a takedown into half guard. Doctore wants to stand back up but Baals manages to pass into side control.
Doctore manages to get back to half guard. Doctore is trying is best to control the position here. Doctore tries to roll over but Baals keeps him under control. Doctore is trying to stand back up but Baals is controlling him
Doctore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baals's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baals's back! Doctore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# Baals is in bad spot here.
Doctore lands strikes to the head. Baals rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baals is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Doctore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baals defending well though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Doctore misses with a head shot. Baals uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB# Baals working for a triangle but Doctore defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Oenomaus Doctore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Doctore 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oenomaus Doctore! Oenomaus Doctore managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Baals (ranked 1774 p4p, 169 weight class) and Pascual Perez (ranked 2010 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Another One Bites The Dust. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Harry Baals! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Pascual Perez! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Baals shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baals (2) vs (0) Perez Perez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Baals has picked Perez up and slammed him! Perez can't keep hold of the triangle and Baals manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (5) vs (0) Perez Perez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baals prevents Perez from improving his position. Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Perez actively working from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baals goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Perez does a handstand and catches Baals in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Perez on top - Baals is already out from the submission! Perez gives Baals's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Pascual Perez! A relieved looking Pascual Perez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Willie Salazar (ranked 2515 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Baals (ranked 1772 p4p, 169 weight class). Harry Baals is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Willie Salazar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Harry Baals! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Nice sprawl there from Baals as Salazar shoots in. The fight moves into the clinch position. Baals has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Salazar is trying to keep an underhook but Baals manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salazar (0) vs (2) Baals Baals is thwarting Salazar's attempts to control the position. Salazar regains full guard. Nicely done. Salazar seems keen to control Baals's posture. Salazar looking for subs off his back but Baals has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salazar wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salazar looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Salazar looking for submissions off his back. Baals looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Baals passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salazar (0) vs (5) Baals Salazar is trying to reverse the position but instead Baals has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Salazar (0) vs (8) Baals Salazar tries to roll but Baals sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Baals's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Salazar rolls, trying to escape but Baals keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baals is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Salazar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Salazar for a finish. Salazar trying to control the hands but Baals won't let him. Baals is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Salazar is defending well though. Baals let's go of the attempt for now. A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Salazar is really stuck here.
Baals is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Baals is hanging on to Salazar's back as he tries to escape.
Salazar is working hard here to advance position. Salazar trying to control the hands but Baals breaks the grip. Salazar fending off the submission attempt from Baals. Baals is trying to stick to Salazar's back but Salazar is turning into Baals. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Baals's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Salazar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (2) vs (8) Baals
That's four minutes gone in the round. Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Baals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Salazar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baals manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salazar has Baals in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (2) vs (10) Baals Salazar keeping moving, preventing Baals from controlling successfully. Salazar is trying to keep Baals in close.
Salazar wants to control but Baals passes easily into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Salazar moves into full guard.
Salazar is trying to control the position but Baals postures up. Salazar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baals defends it easily. Baals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salazar is keeping the position for now. Salazar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baals defends well. Baals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salazar is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Salazar working a defensive guard here.
Salazar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baals defends it easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Salazar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baals is one step ahead there. Salazar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baals defends well. Salazar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Salazar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baals is aware though and is defending well. Baals looking to pass the guard. Salazar looking to control.
Baals passes Salazar's left leg - he's now in half guard. Baals uses his free foot to push down on Salazar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Salazar. Score +3 for passing guard: Salazar (2) vs (13) Baals Salazar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baals wants to take Salazar's back here but Salazar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Salazar gets back to half guard. Salazar looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Salazar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Baals passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salazar (2) vs (16) Baals Baals working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Baals trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Salazar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Salazar tries to hold on but Baals postures up. Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Salazar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baals pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We've been hearing good reports from Salazar'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. Baals takes Salazar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Salazar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Salazar (2) vs (19) Baals I really don't envy Salazar right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Baals doesn't have the hooks in and Salazar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (4) vs (19) Baals Salazar trying to control but Baals is working from the bottom. Salazar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baals manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salazar has Baals in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (4) vs (21) Baals Salazar keeping full guard, as Baals tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Salazar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Salazar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Salazar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Baals is now in half guard. Baals trying to control the action but Salazar is working from the bottom. Salazar won't allow Baals to pass to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Salazar is looking to improve his position.
Salazar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Baals seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Baals is looking to advance position but Salazar won't allow it. Baals slows the pace down in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Salazar is trying to maintain the position but Baals is very close to passing his half guard. Salazar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baals pulls his head out easily. Baals passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salazar (4) vs (24) Baals Baals avoids the attempt from Salazar to control. Baals with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Salazar is looking to improve his position but Baals isn't that keen on the idea.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Baals takes Salazar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Salazar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Salazar (4) vs (27) Baals Salazar wants to escape the position.
Salazar trying to control the hands but Baals breaks the grip. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Baals 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, Salazar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Salazar is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight! Baals wins on points by 27 to 4. During a confident post fight interview, Harry Baals thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Baals (ranked 1683 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Hays (ranked 4290 p4p, 0 weight class). Micah Hays acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Harry Baals! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Micah Hays! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Hays gets tackled into the cage by Baals. Baals maintains the clinch. Baals changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hays fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baals goes for a double leg but Hays avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hays continues to drive forward. Baals sets himself, and Hays steps forward looking for the clinch! Baals avoids it this time. Hays moves into the clinch. Hays tries for a takedown but Baals manages to get underhooks.
Baals is working for takedown but Hays is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Baals. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hays wants to take the fight to the mat but Baals manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Baals changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hays fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baals fails in his attempt to clinch. Baals pushes Hays up against the cage in a clinch. Hays is working for takedown but Baals is calmly controlling the position for now. Hays gets underhooks to prevent Baals's takedown attempt.
Baals drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hays gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baals is defending well against a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals goes for a takedown attempt but Hays pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baals is looking to clinch. Hays avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hays darts in and clinches Baals up against the cage. Baals is pressed up against the cage. Hays has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baals down to the mat. Baals avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baals clinches with his opponent.
Hays has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baals clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Baals (0) vs (4) Hays Hays looking for the choke from the back. Baals is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hays looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Baals is controlling Hays 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (2) vs (4) Hays Baals slips nicely into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baals is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hays doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baals. Baals is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baals frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (5) vs (4) Hays
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baals fails to take his opponent's back. Hays is working to get back to half guard.
Hays is controlling an arm, preventing Baals from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hays is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hays sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hays is pressing down on Baals's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Hays keeping full guard, as Baals tries to pass. Baals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Baals pushing down on Hays's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hays looking for submissions off his back. Baals is trying to work for a kimura but Hays is defending well.
Baals is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hays to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Hays keeping full guard, as Baals tries to pass. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Baals is looking to pass into half guard but Hays pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hays is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (5) vs (6) Hays Hays is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baals is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baals has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (7) vs (6) Hays Baals tries to free his leg and advance position but Hays is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Baals is working hard here to advance position. Hays looking for a sweep. Not yet Hays, not yet. Baals trying to control the position from guard on top but Hays is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baals passes into half guard. Baals wants to work for an arm triangle but Hays is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baals is looking to stall here but Hays recovers full guard. Hays wants to sweep here but Baals controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Baals stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hays swivels though and keeps the full guard. Baals trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hays manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (7) vs (8) Hays Hays avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baals trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Baals 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. Hays slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (7) vs (11) Hays Hays wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baals keeps working. Baals is looking for a sweep. Hays goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baals rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hays's guard! Nice work there by Baals! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (9) vs (11) Hays Baals trying to control but Hays is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Hays 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. Baals passes Hays's left leg - he's now in half guard. Baals is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hays defends it well. Baals is looking for a kimura here.
Hays is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baals pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Hays wants to get back to full guard but Baals has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (12) vs (11) Hays Hays is looking for a sweep. Hays manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (12) vs (13) Hays Hays is trying to control the action in half guard but Baals is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Baals makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baals.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Baals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hays manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (14) vs (13) Hays Baals stands and throws Hays's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (17) vs (13) Hays Baals tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Baals trying to control the position but Hays is working away. Baals goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hays has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Baals but great work by Hays. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Baals (17) vs (17) Hays
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Baals manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Hays prevents Baals from improving his position. Hays is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baals has managed to free his arm - good work. Baals works his way to full guard. Good work. Baals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hays's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baals (19) vs (17) Hays Hays wants to improve his position but instead Baals has moved into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Baals is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baals is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hays is just riding it out for now. Baals eventually gives up the hold. Baals is pressing down on Hays's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hays is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Baals is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hays doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baals. Baals is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hays manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Baals takes the fight on points by 19 to 17. An out of breath Harry Baals thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sylvain Lievremont (ranked 2543 p4p, 237 weight class) and Harry Baals (ranked 1664 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lievremont might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stromae - Papaoutai. Harry Baals is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sylvain Lievremont! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harry Baals! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Baals clinches. Lievremont has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baals is trying to keep an underhook but Lievremont manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lievremont (2) vs (0) Baals Lievremont working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Baals's thigh. Baals counters though and makes it back to full guard. Lievremont is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Baals has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lievremont is looking to defend but Baals has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lievremont! Baals pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lievremont taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Baals! Our winner, Harry Baals, 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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Batoru FC 18
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1# Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baals in his tracks. Rram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baals looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rram throws a big counter combination but Baals scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rram tries a low kick but Baals avoids it.#CL2# Baals takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Baals turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Baals finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baals lands a lovely overhand right. Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baals moves away. Baals takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rram lands with a shot to the body. Baals's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baals's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rram slips a jab from Baals. Baals waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram. Baals lands a jab to the head.
Baals tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Rram steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baals. That one must have hurt. Baals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram scores with a kick to the midsection. Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A slow jab from Baals misses its intended target. Rram lands with a good body shot. Baals is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram. Baals shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baals cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Baals throws a low kick but Rram avoids it. Rram swings for the body but Baals moves out of range.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baals moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rram wants to slow Baals down by chopping away at his legs. Rram defending well as Baals loads up on a big left hand. Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baals scores with a jab.#T2# Rram throws a leg kick that is checked and Baals counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Baals throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Baals throws out a counter right but Rram avoids it with no problem. Rram misses the shot to the body. A leg kick checked by Rram. Baals scores with a sloppy right hand. Rram should have avoided that one. Baals checks a leg kick. Rram takes a swing at Baals's ribcage but misses. Rram throws a leg kick but Baals sees it coming and checks it nicely. Baals looks like he wants to counter punch here. Baals chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rram can pounce on him.
Rram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baals in his tracks. Rram connects with an inside leg kick. Rram stuffs the takedown. Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Baals on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Baals ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away. Baals throws a nice inside leg kick. Rram misses with a wild body shot. #T3# Rram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baals can pounce on him.
Rram lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baals backs up against the cage.
Baals has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram. Rram slips under a jab from Baals. Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Baals blocks the leg kick.
Baals scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Baals connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Baals throws out a loose jab but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it. Baals feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rrams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A big right from Baals misses. Rram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rram tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rram listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rram is looking to wear down Baals with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. 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! Rram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baals. Rram connects with a leg kick. Baals looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Baals is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4# Rram cracks Baals with an open hand slap. Baals throws a nice outside leg kick. Rram misses with a body kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baals! But no joy. Baals throws a leg kick but Rram moved away. A little feinted left hand from Rram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Baals ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Baals buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Baals. Baals is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rram had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Rram lands with a nice combination. Baals backs away looking to recover. Rram misses with a looping right. Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baals. Rram is looking for a counter combo. Rram throws a series of punches but Baals moves out of range. Rram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baals at a distance.
Baals looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Baals keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Baals lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rram doesn't seem phased though. Rram throws a jab when Baals was well out of range. Rram throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. 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 Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Baals feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rram's calf. Baals throws a jab when Rram was well out of range. Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baals moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rram throws a right hand that Baals ducks under and follows up with a left that Baals also avoids with ease. A slow jab from Rram misses its intended target. Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Baals chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rram can pounce on him.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy. Rram connects with a leg kick. Baals looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Rram takes one on the button. Baals misses with a hook. Rram ducked under it nicely. Baals throws a low kick but Rram avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rram stuns Baals with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Baals lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rram misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Baals does it's job there. Baals avoids the body shot from Rram.
Baals changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Baals lands a leg kick that knocks Rram off balance momentarily.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Baals does a little dance to reset his feet. Rram throws a push kick but Baals slaps the foot to one side. Baals is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Rram slips a straight right by Baals. Baals takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Baals is just out of range. Baals lands a body shot.
Rram looks to land a combination but Baals avoids it well. Baals feints a counter leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Baals.
Baals avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baals scores with a hook. Rram throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Baals counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rram regains half guard there - taking advantage of Baals's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Baals wants to free his trapped foot but Rram is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2# Nice strikes from Baals there. Rram wants to get back to his feet.
Rram is looking for a sweep. Baals is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES# Rram has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Baals is on him like a limpet, forcing Rram back against the cage.#BC# Rram manages to break the clinch.
Baals throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram checks a leg kick. Rram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Baals lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3# Rram defending well as Baals loads up on a big left hand. Rram throws a half hearted mid kick. Baals sizes up Rram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Baals scores with a leg kick.
Rram is looking to chop away at Baals's legs. Rram lands a right hook to the body.
Baals throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range. Rram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Rram slips a jab from Baals. Baals is looking to clinch but Rram is avoiding it.
Baals lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Baals checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Rram throws the left hand but Baals avoids the punch easily. Baals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Baals blocks the low kick. Baals swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rram throws out a leg kick but Baals moves out of range and Rram only half commits. Baals swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Baals. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet. A clash of legs there as Rram blocks the low kick. Rram with a nice cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baals shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baals's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Rram throws out a loose jab but Baals uses good head movement to avoid it. Baals on the wrong end of a nice jab. Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baals manages to avoid it. Baals uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Rram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baals. Baals obviously looking to wear him down.
Rram wants to land a leg kick but Baals is out of range. Baals slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Baals appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Rram is looking to score with low kicks. Rram dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rram throws a chopping leg kick but Baals manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Rram scores with a jab to the body. Baals throws out a loose jab but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it. Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baals. 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 Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Rram 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. A slapping leg kick lands for Baals.
Baals's corner calls for a 1-2. Baals obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rram is looking to score with low kicks. Rram throws a combination. Baals tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far. Baals throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rram wants it to stay on the feet. Baals moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Rram lands a right hook to the body.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Baals takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baals missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baals with a hook. Rram lands a lovely overhand right. Rram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Baals jabs Rram to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1# Baals misses with a head kick.
Baals dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rram. That did some damage! Baals on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rram. Rram obviously looking to wear him down.
Rram lands a right hook to the body.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy. Baals takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. An inside leg kick from Rram misses. Baals throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rram tries to bum rush Baals with a series of wild strikes but Baals uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rram throws a nice looking combination but Baals bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baals can pounce on him.
Baals cracks the inside of Rram's front leg. Baals tries to score with a low kick but Rram moves his leg out of the way. Baals scores with a nice strike. Baals scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Baals checks a low kick from Rram. Rram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Baals is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram. Baals keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baals throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A slow jab from Rram misses its intended target. Baals motions for Rram to come forward. Baals throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Baals scores with a sloppy right hand. Rram should have avoided that one. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rram 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 Baals has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baals and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Rram throws a right hand that Baals ducks under and follows up with a left that Baals also avoids with ease. Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick there by Baals. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Baals connects with a body shot. Baals lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Baals.#TD2# Baals drives through with a takedown into Rram's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3# Baals wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving. Baals cracks Rram with a solid left hand. Baals pushes down on Rram's leg and manages to get into half guard. Baals is nestled in close to Rram, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Baals is thwarting Rram's attempts to control the position. Baals is trying to control. Rram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baals throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The fighters are battling for position here. Rram manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Rram might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4# Baals trying to control but Rram is working from the bottom. Baals postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Rram trying to keep a closed guard but Baals is proving a slippery customer.
Baals makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Baals looking to pass the guard. Rram wants to stand up but Baals is controlling him. Rram looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# An inside leg kick from Rram misses. Baals slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram swings for the body but Baals moves out of range.
Rram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baals checks it well. Baals connects with a body shot. Rram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Baals scores with the left hand. Rram knows he should have avoided that one. Baals uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rram tries to move into range but Baals moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Rram misses with the combination.
Baals throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Baals lands with an overhand left. No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1# Rram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baals. Rram misses with a body shot.
Baals misses with a wild body shot. Baals cracks Rram with an open hand slap. Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baals.
Baals lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2# Rram is rocked! Baals scores with a hook. Oh Rram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Baals tries for a takedown but Rram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Baals just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Baals is just out of range. Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baals. Rram misses with a leg kick. Rram seems to have got his legs back now. That kick from Baals tenderised Rram's leg. Rram is trying to keep his angry face on. Rram misses with the combination.
#T2# Rram scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Rram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice 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! Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baals was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram. A countering left hand to the body from Baals misses. Baals needs to keep his hands up - Rram had a free shot at his head there. Baals uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Rram throws the kick towards the body but Baals avoids it. Baals avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baals lands an overhand right. A shot to the liver by Baals. Beautiful body shot. Baals has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Rram throws a body punch but Baals moves out of range. Baals misses with a hook. Rram ducked under it nicely. Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing. #TD2# Baals gets a double leg takedown into Rram's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Rram wants to get back to his feet but Baals is in a dominant position and won't allow it. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Rram bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baals's guard. #REVR# Rram won't allow Baals to sweep him here. Baals is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Baals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rram manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Rram 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. Rram wants to stand and escape but Baals is having none of it. #T4# Baals tries to free his leg and advance position but Rram is retaining full guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baals's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Rram wants to stand up but Baals is controlling him. Baals tries to free his leg and advance position but Rram is retaining full guard. Baals content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rram wants to stand and escape but Baals is having none of it. Baals won't allow Rram to sweep him here. Baals works over Rram with some ground and pound from guard. Baals lands a couple of elbows. Rram wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Harry Baals 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R5# Rram is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Baals releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Nice shot by Baals. Rram throws a right and a left that Baals avoids nicely. The fighters circle momentarily. Baals darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Baals misses with a low kick.
Rram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Rram checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rram thumps Baals with a low kick. Rram checks a low kick from Baals. A left lands for Rram. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rram's hands. Baals slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rram. Baals avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Baals keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram. Baals with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baals. Baals swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rram. Rram feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baals's calf. Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baals.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baals manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Rram. Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Baals walks into a straight right hand from Rram. Rram thows a left - swing and a miss! Baals takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rram misses with a straight left. Rram misses with a looping left.#T2# Rram walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baals checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baals. Rram throws a series of punches but Baals moves out of range. Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rram.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Baals tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Baals. Rram feints and then cracks Baals's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baals down. #TD2# Baals feints and as Rram raises his hands in defense, Baals changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES# Rram is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC# Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Baals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rram. Rram is looking to chop away at Baals's legs. #T3# Baals feints and then cracks Rram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rram down. Baals checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baals manages to avoid it. Baals checks the leg kick. Baals chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rram throws a body punch but Baals moves out of range. Rram thows a leg kick but Baals checks it and Baals counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rram's knee momentarily. Some wild striking there from Rram.
It seemed like Baals was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baals fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rram on the side of the head. Rram looks to land a combination but Baals avoids it well. Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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. Baals takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Baals paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4# Baals misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming. Baals lands with an overhand left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rram 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 Baals has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baals and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Baals connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Rram lands a two punch combo.
Rram stuns Baals with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Baals misses with a looping left. Rram is looking for a counter combo. Rram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Baals takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rram feints a jab promting Baals to slip. Rram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Baals slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Rram looks to land a combination but Baals avoids it well. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baalss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Rram misses with a low kick.
Rram sets himself, and Baals steps forward looking for the clinch! Rram avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Nosyaj Rram showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rram 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram! An out of breath and clearly excited Nosyaj Rram thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1# Baals fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zombie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Baals swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zombie. Zombie lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Baals. Baals throws a jab when Zombie was well out of range. Zombie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Zombie shoots in but Baals avoids the takedown attempt easily. Zombie fails in his attempt to clinch. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zombie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Korean Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zombie scores with the left hand. Baals knows he should have avoided that one. Zombie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Zombie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Zombie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baals does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Zombie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2# Zombie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zombie looks to score some points with some ground and pound. It looks like Zombie is going to stand back up.
#SUB# Baals looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Baals slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Zombie chips away with some ground and pound. Zombie with a nice head shot there. Zombie looking to pass the guard. Zombie with a flurry of punches that miss. Zombie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baals being controlled here, momentarily. Baals has momentary wrist control but Zombie slips an elbow through the middle.#T3# Zombie with a flurry of punches that miss. Baals wants to sweep here but Zombie controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Baals has his foot on Zombie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zombie works his way back into a safe position though. Zombie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Baals wants to sweep but no luck. Zombie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Baals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zombie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Baals lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Zombie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baals is aware though and is defending well. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zombie is on top in guard.
#REVB# Baals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Zombie wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving. #T4##SUB# Baals is looking for a triangle but Zombie pushes his legs off easily.
Baals wants to sweep but no luck. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2# Zombie stands and steps away. Baals gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Zombie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baals sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zombie somewhat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korean Zombie dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Baals pushes Zombie away with a front kick. Zombie throws a nice head kick!
Baals takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harry Baals is winning the standup battle so far. Zombie tries to land a front kick but Baals steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Baals swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zombie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Baals throws a body shot but no joy. Baals stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zombie. Horrible takedown attempt by Zombie or perhaps it was just good defense by Baals, which made it look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zombie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Zombie scoring well with a low kick there.
Zombie misses with a takedown attempt and Baals counters with a thumping low kick. Zombie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Baals counters with a lovely straight right hand! Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korean Zombie.#T1# Zombie swings widly with a right hand
and Baals counters with a stiff right hand. Baals jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baals fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zombie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Zombie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baals throws a leg kick but Zombie sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2# Zombie closes the distance and pushes Baals back into the cage. Zombie pushes Baals back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Baals throws a head punch that misses. Baals blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baals managing to block the knees to the body from Zombie.
Zombie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baals blocks it with crossed arms. Baals throws a punch but it's blocked by Zombie. Baals misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Zombie.
Baals blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2# Baals misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Baals. Zombie misses with a knee to the head. Baals lands a shot to the body.#BC# Baals escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zombie lands a jab. Zombie staying out of range there. Zombie is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baals moves away. Zombie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baals. That one must have hurt. Baals throws a shot to the body.
Baals throws a good cross that connects.
Korean Zombie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Baals jabs Zombie to the body, keeping him at a distance. Baals stuffs the takedown. Baals fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3# Zombie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zombie blocks a head kick by Baals.
Baals avoids the head kick by Zombie.
Baals buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baals shoots in for a takedown but Zombie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Zombie moves out of range of the body kick. Zombie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Baals fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zombie.#CL# Baals rushes Zombie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zombie lands a left hand.
Baals tries to throw a body punch but Zombie avoids it by throwing Baals back against the cage. Baals changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zombie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Zombie closes the distance and clinches.#T4# Zombie blocks an uppercut.
Baals tries a body shot but Zombie blocks it.
Zombie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baalss head. Baals blocks an elbow strike. Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baals misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Baals breaks the clinch.
Zombie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Baals tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nice takedown defense from Zombie. No joy for Baals on that attempt. A jab from Baals misses. #CL2# Zombie rushes Baals and presses him up against the cage. Zombie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A head punch on the inside from Baals fails to land. Baals misses with the head strike.
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 Harry Baals will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Baals shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zombie defends it nicely. A head kick from Baals lands but Zombie takes it in his stride. Zombie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baals paws at him with a jab and circles away. Baals drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zombie sprawls and moves away. Zombie tries for a takedown but Baals sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Zombie looks to score with a jab to the body but Baals is just out of range. Zombie throws a head kick that misses and Baals makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zombie really felt that one! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals swats away the attempt to clinch by Zombie. Zombie wants to clinch.#T1# Zombie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Baals feinted there with a counter leg kick. Baals scores with a push kick. Baals is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Baals avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Baals swats away the attempt to clinch by Zombie. Baals looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Zombie on the wrong end of a nice hook. Baals avoids the head kick by Zombie.
Zombie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baals sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Zombie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Zombie stuns Baals with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Baals feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zombie's calf. Baals connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Baals's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zombie under the eye. Baals fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zombie manages to avoid it.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Zombie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. A control attempt from Baals but he's now mounted!#SU2# Zombie gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL# Baals has Zombie up against the cage in a clinch.
Baals lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Baals avoids a wild elbow strike from Zombie. Baals managing to block the knees to the body from Zombie.
Zombie landing knees to the body.
Zombie misses with a punch on the inside.
Baals lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zombie backwards. Baals drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zombie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baals stalling the fight.
#T3# Zombie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Zombie has a couple of punches blocked by Baals.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zombie. Baals makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Baals blocks an uppercut.
Baals misses with a punch on the inside.
Baals lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zombie or not. Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zombie working some nice short punches in the clinch. Baals scores with a shoulder strike. Zombie scores with a nice hook to the head. Zombie misses with the head strike.
Baals lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC# Zombie is rocked! Baals working aggressively here.
Zombie is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him?#T4# Zombie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zombie scores with an uppercut up the middle. Zombie tries to land knees in the clinch but Baals avoids the damage to the body. Zombie seems to have recovered his senses. Baals blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zombie. Baals lands an uppercut. Zombie throws a head punch that misses. Zombie lands an uppercut. Baals avoids the elbow strike from Zombie, against the cage.
Baals tries to throw a body punch but Zombie avoids it by throwing Baals back against the cage. Zombie blocks an uppercut.
Zombie lands on the inside with an uppercut. Baals misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Zombie. #BC# Baals breaks the clinch.
A big right from Zombie misses. An attempted straight right counter from Baals misses the target. Baals throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 Harry Baals. I think Baals 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Baals! A victorious Harry Baals thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1# Baals throws a big shot that misses. Baals moves in looking to clinch but Kilmister pushes him off. Baals stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kilmister tests Baals's chin there with a solid looking shot. Baals throws a body punch but Kilmister moves out of range. Kilmister with a hook. Kilmister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baals.#TD2# Kilmister drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Kilmister 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. Kilmister controlling from the top position. Kilmister lands a couple of elbows. Kilmister throws an elbow that misses. Baals uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilmister's guard. Nice move by Baals!#REVR# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kilmister trying to control the position.
Baals with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Kilmister trying to keep a closed guard but Baals is proving a slippery customer.
Baals chips away with some ground and pound. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Baals throwing strikes from guard but Kilmister blocks nicely. Baals throwing strikes but missing. Baals keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kilmister's head. Baals looking to pass the guard. Baals chips away with some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baals accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Baals stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilmister swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kilmister controls Baals momentarily but Baals frees himself. Kilmister has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2# Kilmister tries to land a sweep but no joy. Baals landing some decent shots from guard. Baals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilmister is keeping the position for now. Kilmister managing to control the position. Baals loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kilmister controlling Baals's posture. Baals is working Kilmister over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baals's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Baals throws a strike but Kilmister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Baals 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# Baals throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kilmister to regain full guard. Baals throws a big elbow that misses. Kilmister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baals distracts Kilmister with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kilmister looking to control.
Kilmister looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Baals with a flurry of punches that miss. Baals throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilmister works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Baals throwing strikes from guard but Kilmister blocks nicely. #T4# Kilmister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Baals advances to half guard. Baals seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kilmister is pressing down on Baals's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Baals missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Baals with a flurry of punches that miss. Baals looking to sit in guard and control but Kilmister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Baals keeping moving, preventing Kilmister from controlling successfully. Kilmister connects with a couple of short punches. Baals avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Baals has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kilmister 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 Baals. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kilmister leaves Baals with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kilmister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kilmister loads up on a big right hand but Baals slips the punch. Baals was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Baals is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kilmister. Kilmister lands a head kick. Baals smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD# Baals looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Baals throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kilmister is doing well to control the position and prevent Baals from advancing to side control. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baals lands a nice short elbow. 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! Kilmister wants to get back to full guard. Baals thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilmister's head. #T1# Kilmister manages to get to full guard.
Baals stopping the sweep attempt from Kilmister. Baals trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilmister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kilmister is pulling down on Baals's head to control his posture. Baals with a flurry of punches that miss. Harry Baals overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Baals throws a strike but Kilmister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Kilmister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kilmister wanted to stand there but Baals had control of the position. Baals looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilmister is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB# Baals had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilmister defends it easily.#SU2# Baals is working an open guard so Kilmister takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD# Baals gets a double leg takedown into Kilmister's guard. Baals throws a strike but Kilmister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Baals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilmister manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Kilmister pulls Baals in close to prevent any damage. Baals trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Baals in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Baals is fighting to break Kilmister's control of his arms but Kilmister is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Baals working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# Kilmister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baals loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Baals stopping the sweep attempt from Kilmister. Kilmister has control of Baals's left arm, preventing Baals from doing any damage. Baals has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Kilmister is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baals postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kilmister looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baals accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Baals loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Baals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilmister is keeping the position for now. Baals working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kilmister controlling the position. Kilmister looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baals postures up and lands a big shot to Kilmister's brow. Baals trying to control but Kilmister is working from the bottom. Baals postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Baals throws an elbow that misses. Kilmister uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baals's guard. Nice move by Kilmister!#REVB# Baals wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Kilmister will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Kilmister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baals. Kilmister tests Baals's chin there with a solid looking shot. Baals throws a shot from downtown. Kilmister moves away and avoids it. A leg kick checked by Baals. Baals throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilmister lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Baals shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilmister as he avoids it easily. Baals misses with a leg kick and Kilmister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Baals tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Baals finds it's way through Kilmister's defenses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilmister checks a leg kick. Kilmister works the jab nicely. Kilmister just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Kilmister as he checks the leg kick. Johnny Kilmister seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kilmister thows a leg kick but Baals checks it and Baals counters with a left and a right that stings Kilmister. #T1# Baals throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kilmister counter with a right hand. Baals throws out a loose jab but Kilmister uses good head movement to avoid it. Baals just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilmister tries to counter with a clinch but Baals shakes him off and moves away. Kilmister works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Baals throws a sloppy head kick and Kilmister moves out of range easily. Kilmister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilmister lands with a straight right. Baals didn't see that one coming. Kilmister moves out of range as Baals strikes. Kilmister misses with a wild combination.
Kilmister throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Baals counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baals. Baals trying to control but Kilmister is working from the bottom. #T2# Baals landing some decent shots from guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kilmister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baals manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Kilmister is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB# Kilmister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baals has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilmister has managed to get both his arms back between Baals's legs - danger averted. Kilmister trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kilmister trying to control but Baals is working from the bottom. Baals has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kilmister has passed into side control.
#T3# Kilmister tries to score with some ground and pound. Baals controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Kilmister throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Baals is trying to get back to half guard. Kilmister trying to control the position but Baals is working away. #SU2# Kilmister stands up. A left and a right from Kilmister both land. Nice combination. #T4# The fighters circle momentarily. Baals darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kilmister misses with a lunging right hand
and Baals counters with a stiff right hand. Kilmister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baals shoots and misses and Kilmister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kilmister throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kilmister scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Kilmister blocks the leg kick.
Kilmister dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kilmister throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baals connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Baals waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilmister. Kilmister tries to counter with a clinch but Baals shakes him off and moves away. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kilmister.
Nice shot by Kilmister. Johnny Kilmister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kilmister cracks Baals with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Kilmister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kilmister 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Kilmister! An out of breath Johnny Kilmister thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1# Baals moves out of range of the strikes. Nice straight punches there by Baals. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baals. Hughes misses the jab. Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Baals counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Baals moves away and avoids it. Jab from Hughes. Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Baals. Baals misses with a looping left. Baals just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Baals's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#TD# Hughes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baals sprawls well initially but Hughes persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Baals is trying to get back to full guard. Hughes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Baals trying to control but Hughes postures up.
#SUB# Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baals doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ground and pound from Hughes. #T1# Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Baals is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Baals tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control. Baals slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Baals blocks nicely. Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baals swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2# Baals is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up. Hughes landing some decent shots from guard. Baals looking to control.
#SUB2# Baals working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.
Baals looking for a sweep. Not yet Baals, not yet. Hughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hughes passes Baals's left leg - he's now in half guard. Baals is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baals with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3# Baals is not content to let Hughes control the position. Baals tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg. Hughes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Baals on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Baals wants to get back to full guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hughes connects with a nice short shot to Baals's temple. Baals wants to get back to full guard. Baals is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Baals actively working from the bottom here. Hughes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4# Hughes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Baals wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes. Hughes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Hughes tries to pass to full mount but Baals defends it. Ground and pound from Hughes. Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Baals on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hughes slips a nice elbow through Baals's hands, connecting with Baals's forehead.#ROC# Baals is rocked! Hughes 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. Baals slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hughes with a nice head shot there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronson Hughes 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# A head kick misses from Hughes. Hughes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hughes moves away from the strike by Baals. A chopping leg kick lands by Baals. A combination from Hughes does no damage. Hughes dips to his left and cracks Baals with an uppercut! Hughes throws a body shot but no joy. Baals counters with a body kick. Baals with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baals throws a head kick that misses. Baals gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hughes. Hughes lands a jab to the nose. Hughes lands with a right hand. Baals moves out of range as Hughes strikes. Hughes throws out a loose jab but Baals uses good head movement to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baals. And Baals tries to counter it with a takedown but Hughes pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD# Baals gets caught napping as Hughes dives in and scores a takedown. Baals manages to retain guard. Hughes wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving. #T1# Hughes distracts Baals with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hughes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hughes working some strikes from top position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hughes preventing the sweep. Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss. Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baals swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Baals looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Baals throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Baals keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass. Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hughes connects with a couple of short punches. Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baals can do to turn this around? Hughes working some strikes from top position. Hughes working some strikes from top position. Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baals's head.#SUB2# Baals is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well. Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hughes is working Baals over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hughes with a nice head shot there. Baals is still in real trouble! Can Hughes finish him?#SUB# Hughes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baals is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baals has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Baals seems to have recovered his senses. Baals is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Baals preventing the sweep. Baals trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baals stands up over Hughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baals's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baals won't allow Hughes to sweep him here. Bronson Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# Baals chips away with some ground and pound. Hughes keeping full guard, as Baals tries to pass. Baals trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Hughes working for a triangle but Baals defends it easily.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Baals controlling him for the moment. Hughes is trying to keep Baals in close.
Hughes is really struggling to control Baals but he's trying to hold on to the position. Baals lands a couple of elbows. Baals postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronson Hughes dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Hughes misses the jab. Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Baals moves out of range as Hughes strikes. Baals changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hughes throws a leg kick but Baals checks it. A countering left hand to the body from Baals misses. Baals throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it. Baals blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Hughes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Baals displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab. Hughes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Baals connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Baals misses with a body shot.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Baals saw that one coming. Baals turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice body kick from Baals. Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A jab lands there for Baals. Baals fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it. Hughes tries to counter by clinching up but Baals breaks away and moves out of range.#T1# Hughes takes one to the side of the head.
Hughes misses the jab. A head kick misses from Hughes. Hughes throws a leg kick but Baals moved away. Baals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hughes tries for a takedown but Baals sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Baals raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Baals moves out of range as Hughes strikes. Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Baals moves away and avoids it. Baals lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Baals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes. Baals throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes slips a jab from Baals. Baals ducks under a wild hook from Hughes. Baals throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and moves out of range. Hughes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bronson Hughes is winning the standup battle so far. Baals ducks under a wild hook from Hughes. Baals moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2# Hughes throws a leg kick but Baals sees it coming and checks it nicely. Hughes lands with an overhand left. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baals. Baals obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Hughes misses. Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baals. Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hughes backing away here, and Baals unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Hughes throws a hook but Baals avoids it easily. Harry Baals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hughes throws a head kick but Baals moves out of range.
Baals misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baals throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it. Baals steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes. A combination from Hughes does no damage. Baals scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Baals cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg. Hughes scores with a three punch combo!
Bronson Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Baals throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Baals swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baals is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Baals circles away and we're back to standing. Baals is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baals walks into a stiff left hand from Hughes. Baals misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes tries to counter with a takedown but Baals is quick to defend against it. Baals looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range. Baals throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing. Despite the aggression on Baals's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Baals throws a hook but Hughes blocks it. Hughes throws a head kick but Baals moves out of range.
A slow jab from Baals misses its intended target. Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baals!
#T4# Hughes dives in and grabs Baals's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baals pushes down on Hughes's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hughes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baals. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baals closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A nice inside leg kick there by Baals. That's going to slow Hughes down. Hughes misses with an uppercut. Baals saw that one coming. Hughes blocks a head kick by Baals.
Hughes tries to counter by clinching up but Baals breaks away and moves out of range. Baals tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Baals cracks Hughes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A jab from Hughes finds it's way through Baals's defenses. Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hughes cracks Baals with an open hand slap. Hughes lands a jab to the nose. Hughes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baals. Baals shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Baals counters with a single leg into guard. Hughes didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Harry Baals. Well Hughes 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronson Hughes! Post fight, Bronson Hughes took to the microphone: 'I want that title back. Gil Jacobson; I'm coming for you.'.
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Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1# Zombie throws a sloppy head kick and Baals moves out of range easily. A little feinted left hand from Baals on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Baals moves out of range as Zombie strikes. A jab from Zombie misses. Zombie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baals. Zombie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zombie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baals is out of range and Zombie settles back down. Zombie lands a really nice looking cross but Baals seems unphased.
Baals stuffs the takedown attempt from Zombie. Zombie gets slowly back to his feet. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Baals digs a good body shot into Zombie's ribs. A shot to the liver by Zombie. Beautiful body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zombie thows a body kick. Baals tries to catch it but that hurt him. Zombie throws a low kick but Baals avoids it.#CL2# Baals tries to keep at a distance but Zombie has taken the fight into the clinch. Baals misses with a body punch.
#T1# Zombie looking to throw knees to the head but Baals is blocking nicely.
Zombie blocking some punches.
Baals misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Baals. Baals misses with a short punch on the inside. Baals can't find room to land a body shot as Zombie controls the action.
Zombie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baals blocks a body shot from Zombie. Zombie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zombie swings wildly with an uppercut but Baals uses good head movement to avoid it. Zombie lands with a short shot to the head. Baals lands a body punch. Baals avoiding damage as Zombie throws knees to the body.
Zombie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baals.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zombie. Zombie missing with knees to the body.
Zombie prevents a body shot from Baals. Zombie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baals blocks it with crossed arms. #T2# Baals misses with a hook from the clinch. Baals misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zombie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Zombie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baals avoids it. Zombie misses with a knee to the head. Zombie lands an elbow inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice right hand lands inside from Zombie. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zombie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Zombie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baals is defending well for now. Baals softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A hook to the body from Baals.
Zombie misses with a knee to the head. Zombie misses with a punch to the body.
Zombie scores with a shot to the side of Baals's head. Zombie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baals misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baals misses with a punch to the body.
Zombie lands on the inside with an uppercut. Zombie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baals goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Zombie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Baals.
Baals managing to block the knees to the body from Zombie.
A short right from Zombie. Baals takes an elbow to the temple. Baals blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Zombie with a knee to the head.
Zombie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baals blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle. Baals struggles to land a body shot inside as Zombie controls his hands.
Baals lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch on the inside from Zombie fails to land. Baals lands a shoulder 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! Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baals creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Zombie misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zombie. #T4# Zombie can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
Zombie misses with a knee to the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zombie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baals's brow. Baals lands a hook that snaps the head of Zombie backwards. Baals lands a right hand. Baals'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. Zombie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zombie blocks a body shot from Baals. A right hook to the body lands for Baals.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zombie. Zombie trying to land knees to the body.
Zombie lands a nice knee to the body. A nice glancing elbow lands by Zombie. #CUT2# It looks like Harry Baals has been cut. Baals throws a head punch that misses. Zombie throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zombie misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korean Zombie dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harry Baals'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# The fighters circle momentarily. Baals darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Baals misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2# Zombie rushes Baals and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Baals misses with a body punch.
Zombie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baals.
Zombie missing with knees to the body.
Baals lands a body punch in the clinch. Zombie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Zombie connects with a knee to the head.
Baals blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Zombie fails to land. Zombie blocks a body shot from Baals. Zombie has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Baals misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baals. Baals struggles to land a body shot inside as Zombie controls his hands.
Zombie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Baals lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zombie backwards. Zombie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from Baals.
A shot in the inside from Baals. Baals throws a punch but it's blocked by Zombie. Baals can't find room to land a body shot as Zombie controls the action.
Nice body punch from Baals - that landed with a thud.
Zombie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Zombie swings wildly with an uppercut but Baals uses good head movement to avoid it. Zombie trying to land knees to the body.
Baals tries a body shot but Zombie blocks it.
Zombie trying to land knees to the body.
Zombie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zombie.
Zombie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Zombie lands a shoulder strike. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baals swings wildly with an uppercut but Zombie uses good head movement to avoid it. Zombie struggles to land a body shot inside as Baals controls his hands.
Baals avoids the elbow strike from Zombie, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Baals. #BC# Baals breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zombie throws a series of punches but Baals moves out of range. Zombie misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Zombie pushes Baals up against the cage in a clinch. Baals doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baals tries a body shot but Zombie blocks it.
Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baals lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zombie landing knees to the head.
Baals lands a nice uppercut. Zombie has a couple of punches blocked by Baals.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baals. Zombie lands with a left to the head. #T3# Zombie lands with a right to the head. Zombie has a couple of punches blocked by Baals.
Zombie lands a hook to the side of the head. Baals doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zombie misses with an elbow strike.
Baals blocks an elbow strike from Zombie.
Baals is trying to push Zombie away but Zombie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Zombie misses with an elbow strike.
Zombie misses with a knee strike.
Baals blocks the elbow strike.
Zombie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zombie misses with a hook from the clinch. Baals lands a hook to the side of the head. Baals looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Baals working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Zombie misses with a short punch on the inside. Zombie looking to throw knees to the head but Baals is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Baals.
#T4# Zombie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Baals blocks an elbow strike from Zombie.
Baals digs a right hand into Zombie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zombie's gas tank. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice left hand lands by Zombie.
Baals on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zombie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baals is defending well for now. Korean Zombie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Baals lands with a short head shot on the inside. Baals misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baals blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Zombie.
Zombie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baals.
#BC# Baals breaks from the clinch.
Zombie avoids the body shot from Baals.
Korean Zombie seems to be getting the better of the standup. Baals misses with a low kick as Zombie jumps back. Korean Zombie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zombie scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Zombie throws a body shot but no joy. Baals tries to land a front kick but Zombie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Korean Zombie will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Harry Baals'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# Baals tries to move into range but Zombie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Baals connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Zombie with a poor takedown and Baals counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zombie is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC# Zombie is rocked! Baals avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zombie is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him?#TD2# Zombie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Zombie seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB# Baals looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Zombie pushes past his half guard into mount! Zombie lands a big shot there that rocks Baals but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baals gets back to half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Baals moves into full guard.
Baals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zombie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1# Baals not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Baals trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zombie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Zombie throwing shots but Baals is blocking nicely. Baals manages to get to full guard.
#SU2# Zombie stands and steps away. Baals gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Korean Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Baals lands a really nice looking cross but Zombie seems unphased.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zombie. Baals is looking to counter punch. Baals connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Zombie fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korean Zombie. Some wild striking there from Baals.
Harry Baals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zombie throws a lazy uppercut
and Baals counters with a lovely shot to the body. Zombie shoots in looking for a takedown but Baals manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zombie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Zombie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baals finds it's way round the side to connect with Zombie's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A solid leg kick lands there for Zombie.
Zombie tries to clinch up but Baals circles away and keeps his distance. Zombie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baals tries to avoid it but Zombie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baals to the ground. Baals escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A little feinted left hand from Baals on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Zombie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Baals rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zombie moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Zombie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baals to score with a decent uppercut. Zombie moves out of range as Baals throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Zombie as he connects with a hook. The crowd cheers as Baals lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zombie doesn't seem phased though. Zombie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Baals is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Zombie misses the shot to the body. Zombie is looking to clinch but Baals is avoiding it.
Baals scores with a decent looking hook. Baals rushes Zombie and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Zombie is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Baals piles on the pressure and Zombie crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Baals! A very excited looking Harry Baals 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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Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1# Baals throws a hook but Parazinho blocks it. Parazinho's corner calls for a 1-2. Parazinho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Parazinho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Parazinho throws a right hand that misses
and Baals counters with a one-two to the body. #TD# Baals drives through with a takedown into Parazinho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2# Baals avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Baals avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baals loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Baals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Parazinho working for a triangle but Baals defends it easily.
Baals makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1# Baals working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Parazinho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Baals wants to improve his position but Parazinho is controlling well.
Parazinho is just content to waste time from the top position. Baals takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Baals trying to keep a closed guard but Parazinho is proving a slippery customer.
Baals 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# Parazinho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baals. #T2# Baals thows a huge punch but Parazinho dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Parazinho actively working from the bottom here. Baals working the head and body with strikes. Baals drops an elbow to the side of Parazinho's head. Baals slips a nice elbow through Parazinho's hands, connecting with Parazinho's forehead. Baals slips a nice elbow through Parazinho's hands, connecting with Parazinho's forehead. Parazinho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baals. Parazinho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baals connects with a nice short shot to Parazinho's temple. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Parazinho is trying to maintain the position but Baals is very close to passing his half guard. Baals working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3# Parazinho tries to roll over but Baals keeps him under control. Baals is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Baals throws a strike but Parazinho avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Baals lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baals looking to pass the guard. Baals cracks Parazinho with a solid left hand. Baals working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parazinho's head. Baals with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Baals is looking to advance position but Parazinho has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Baals is in all sorts of trouble here.
Parazinho fails to move to back control. #T4# Baals gets back to half guard. Baals wants to get back to full guard but Parazinho has mounted him! Parazinho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Parazinho pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Parazinho tries to control but Baals wriggling away. #SUB2# Parazinho with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD# Baals closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Baals working the head with strikes. Parazinho is trying to get back to half guard. Baals throwing shots but missing, from side control. Parazinho is looking to reverse the position. Baals lands some shots froms side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals lands some shots froms side control. Parazinho can't do much from the bottom here. Parazinho takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Baals connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Parazinho some visible discomfort.
#T1# Parazinho is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Baals lands a nice forearm strike. Baals takes a little break here. Parazinho wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Parazinho tries to get back to half guard but can't. Baals postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Baals lands an elbow. Baals creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Parazinho is trying to improve his position. Baals working the ground and pound from side control.#T2# Parazinho regains half guard. Baals throwing shots but Parazinho is blocking nicely. #SUB2# Parazinho looking for submissions off his back. Parazinho is trying to get back to full guard. Parazinho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Harry Baals overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Baals working over Parazinho with some ground and pound. Parazinho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Baals is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parazinho can do to turn this around? Baals is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! 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! Parazinho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Baals is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2# Parazinho has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Baals escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Baals! Parazinho tries to buck Baals off but Baals is having none of it. Parazinho wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Baals is working Parazinho over with some ground and pound from side control. Parazinho struggling a bit here. Parazinho on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Baals working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC# Parazinho is rocked! Parazinho gets back to half guard. Parazinho is still in real trouble! Can Baals finish him? Baals looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB# Baals is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baals works his way into full mount! #T4# Baals pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Parazinho can't escape the position.
Baals raining down hammerfists from mount. 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!#SUB# Baals is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Parazinho has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Parazinho! Parazinho wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving. Baals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parazinho manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Baals lands a couple of decent looking shots. Baals postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Baals trying to control the position from guard on top but Parazinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baals stands up over Parazinho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Parazinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baals defends well. Baals passes into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Parazinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baals moves away. Baals throws a quick counter kick to the body but Parazinho avoids it. Parazinho seems to have recovered his senses. Baals takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parazinho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baals. Parazinho 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. An attempted straight right counter from Baals misses the target. Parazinho wants to land a leg kick but Baals is out of range. Baals lands a head shot.#CUT# It looks like Mannie Parazinho has been cut. Baals checks the leg kick. Baals darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Baals comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parazinho misses with a double jab.
Baals closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Parazinho! Baals dives in looking to finish! Parazinho is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Baals! A victorious Harry Baals thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1# Koski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Baals with a lazy takedown attempt and Koski counters with a straight right hand. Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baals.
Baals looks like he wants to counter punch here. Baals swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
Baals moves out of range as Koski strikes. An inside leg kick from Koski misses. Koski checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2# Baals clinches up against the cage. Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koski working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baals. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Koski leaning against his opponent.
Koski works on Baals's body with a couple of short punches. Koski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koski. Koski is looking to control Baals's arms but Baals gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koski has his back to the cage. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski. A short body shot lands from Koski as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Koski on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Baals.
Baals tries to work over Koski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Baals misses with the head strike.
Baals misses with some punches.
Koski lands a left hand.
Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Koski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kalevi Koski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Baals misses with a head kick.
Koski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Koski catches Baals with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Koski throws a leg kick #TD2# and Baals counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Koski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Julius Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it. This has been an exciting period of action! Baals throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baals is looking to advance position but Koski won't allow it. Baals prevents Koski from improving his position.#T2# Baals is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Baals seems to be working for a kimura but Koski defends the submission attempt. Koski wants to get back to full guard. Koski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Koski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Baals throws a big right hand that misses. Koski is pulling down on Baals's head. It's preventing any offense from Baals, at least for the moment. Baals throws a big elbow that misses. #T3# Koski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Baals postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Koski controls Baals momentarily but Baals frees himself. Baals working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Baals is fighting to break Koski's control of his arms but Koski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Koski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Koski trying to control the position.
Baals throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB# Koski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baals doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baals manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Koski controlling Baals's posture. #T4# 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. Baals postures up.
Baals throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Baals lands a couple of digs.#SUB# Koski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baals is aware though and is defending well. Koski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Baals controlling from the top position. Koski working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Baals will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Koski takes a kick to the side of the head. Baals clobbers Koski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Koski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A swing and a miss from Baals. Koski misses with a right hand letting Baals counter with a right hand. Koski misses with a straight left. Baals throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2# Baals gets in close and instigates a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Koski lands a hook that snaps the head of Baals backwards. Baals is struggling to control the position. Baals tries to work over Koski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Koski lands a shoulder strike. A short right from Koski on the inside. Koski trying to stall but Baals improves his position.
Baals lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koski backwards. Koski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koski throws a punch but it's blocked by Baals. Baals is trying to break the clinch but Koski is controlling him. Koski presses Baals against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Koski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Baals has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Koski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Baals can turn it around.#BC# Koski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Koski misses. Koski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Koski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baals was well out of range. Poor timing from Koski. Koski slips under a jab from Baals. A counter left hand to the body from Koski misses its target. A slow jab from Koski misses its intended target. #T2# Nice uppercut lands for Koski. That snapped Baals's head back.
Koski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baals moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Baals. Koski does a little dance to reset his feet. Baals thuds a left hand into Koski's body. Koski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Koski throws a half hearted mid kick. Baals looks to land a left hand but Koski moved out of range nicely. Koski wants to slow Baals down by chopping away at his legs. Baals drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Koski scores with the left hand. Baals knows he should have avoided that one. Baals defending well as Koski loads up on a big left hand. Koski blocks a head kick by Baals.
#T3# Baals tries to move into range but Koski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Baals takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Baals takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Baals tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Koski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Koski ducks under a wild hook from Baals. An attempted straight right counter from Koski misses the target. Baals scores with a spinning back kick! Baals ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Baals misses with a body shot.
Koski misses with an uppercut
and Baals counters with a nice body shot. #CL2# Baals gets a clinch. Kalevi Koski has scored more points in the clinch so far. Koski avoiding damage.
#T4# Koski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Koski struggles to land a body shot inside as Baals controls his hands.
Baals swings wildly with an uppercut but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it. Koski tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Baals manages to break the clinch.
Baals throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koski sees it coming and avoids it easily. Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baals moves away. Baals feints the counter takedown. That kick from Koski tenderised Baals's leg. Baals is trying to keep his angry face on. Baals avoids the body shot from Koski.
Baals unleashes a big counter combination but Koski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Koski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koski lands a leg kick that knocks Baals off balance momentarily. Kalevi Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baals misses with a takedown attempt - Koski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. 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 Kalevi Koski will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Koski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Baals ducks under a wild hook from Koski. Baals takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Baals thumps Koski with a low kick. Kalevi Koski is winning the standup battle so far. Baals lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Koski. Baals takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Baals connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch. Koski misses with a kick to the body #TD2# and Baals decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koski's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baals lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Koski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baals is aware though and is defending well. Baals trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Baals distracts Koski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Baals must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Baals in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Koski is trying to keep Baals in close.
Baals missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Baals throwing strikes from guard but Koski blocks nicely. Koski is pulling down on Baals's head to control his posture. Baals cracks Koski with a solid left hand. Koski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Koski is looking for a triangle but Baals pushes his legs off easily.
Baals postures up.
Baals loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Baals engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Baals is looking to work some ground and pound but Koski has wrist control. Koski looking to control.
Koski pulls Baals in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Baals paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koski checks a leg kick. #T3# Baals throws a right and a left that Koski avoids nicely. Koski takes a swing at Baals's ribcage but misses. Koski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Baals throws a half hearted mid kick. Koski ducks under a wild hook from Baals. Koski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baals. Koski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baals. Baals obviously looking to wear him down.
Baals uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koski. Koski lands a glancing blow to the side of Baals's head. Koski scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Koski misses. Baals looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Baals throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range. Baals fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4# Koski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baals. Baals throws a head kick but Koski moves out of range.
Baals misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Baals gets off balance looking for a body kick and Koski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Baals misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
Koski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Baals misses with a left hand and Koski counters with a straight right hand. Koski connects with a leg kick. Baals looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A leg kick checked by Baals. Baals throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koski. Koski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baals can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals really dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koski dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Baals misses with a body punch
and Koski counters with a nice uppercut. Koski takes one to the chin there. Baals loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch. Baals misses with a straight right. Koski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Baals throws a lazy head kick and Koski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Baals slips a straight right by Koski. Nice cross by Baals. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals throws a lazy head kick and Koski counters with an inside leg kick. Baals lands a nice hook to Koski's body. Koski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Koski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Koski throws a series of punches but Baals moves out of range. #T1# Koski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. An attempted straight right counter from Koski misses the target. Koski lands a leg kick that knocks Baals off balance momentarily. Koski misses with an uppercut
and Baals counters with a series of strikes. Koski will be more careful next time no doubt. Koski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Baals keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Baals lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice defenses there by Baals. Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baals takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses. Baals throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# Koski misses with a low kick. Some bone on bone action there as Koski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A chopping leg kick lands by Baals. Koski 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! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baals. Koski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Koski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Koski swings away with a leg kick that misses. Baals drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koski defends it well. Baals is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Baals moves out of range of the body kick from Koski.
Koski jabs Baals to the body, keeping him at a distance. Baals loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch. Koski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3# Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baals slips a jab from Koski. Koski ducks right into an uppercut from Baals. Baals scores with a head kick.
Baals drops his hands momentarily and Koski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Baals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An attempted straight right counter from Koski misses the target. Koski takes a kick to the side of the head. Baals misses with a body kick. Koski throwing a counter right hand but Baals manages to avoid it. Koski throws a body punch but Baals moves out of range. Baals checks a low kick from Koski. Koski 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. Koski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4# Baals keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koski misses with a hook. Baals ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Baals is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Baals misses with a hook
and Koski counters with a straight punch to the midsection. 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! Koski misses the jab. Koski backing away here, and Baals unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Baals misses with a body kick. Baals is looking to clinch. Koski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Baals misses with a shot to the body enabling Koski to counter with a crisp jab. Koski throws a leg kick but Baals sees it coming and moves out of range. Koski tries to land a front kick but Baals steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nice shot lands for Baals. Koski lands a leg kick that knocks Baals off balance momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kalevi Koski will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Baals closes the distance and lands a one-two. Baals ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Baals misses with a low kick. Koski thows a left - swing and a miss! Baals feints the counter takedown. A nice leg kick lands there from Baals. Baals dips to his left and cracks Koski with an uppercut! Baals paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Baals's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2# Baals has Koski up against the cage in a clinch.
Koski throws a punch but it's blocked by Baals. Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Koski tries to throw a body punch but Baals avoids it by throwing Koski back against the cage. Koski misses with some punches.
Koski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1# Baals lands a left hand.
Koski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baals's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Koski misses with a body punch.
Baals lands a hook to the side of the head. Koski prevents the takedown attempt.
Baals tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Koski throws a head punch that misses. Koski wants to stall.
Koski pressing his opponent against the cage. Koski can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
Baals wants to break free but Koski has control.
Koski blocks a body shot from Baals. #T2# Baals misses with a short punch on the inside. Koski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baals blocking some punches.
Baals wants to break free but Koski has control.
Baals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Baals misses with the head strike.
Koski misses with a body punch.
Koski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baals backwards. Koski misses with a hook from the clinch. Koski has a couple of punches blocked by Baals.
Baals blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baals lands an 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! Koski misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baals. Koski swings wildly with an uppercut but Baals uses good head movement to avoid it. Baals misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Baals is trying to stall.
Koski struggles to land a body shot inside as Baals controls his hands.
Baals tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Baals fails to land. Koski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koski misses with a short punch on the inside. Baals misses with a punch to the body.
Baals goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski. Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Koski has a couple of punches blocked by Baals.
Baals misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koski misses with a body punch.
#T4# Koski lands with a short shot to the head. Baals tries to work over Koski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Koski. Koski stalling against the cage.
#BC2# Baals's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A big right from Koski misses. Koski throws a nice inside leg kick. Koski slips a straight right by Baals. Baals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski. Koski 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. A big left from Koski misses. Baals slips a jab from Koski. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Koski throws a wild body kick that Baals sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Harry Baals. I think Baals 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:48 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw! Kalevi Koski retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
EFA 84 Vermeulen Vs Murphy
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Baals shoots in and bounces Urani off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Urani seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Baals is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Urani working a defensive guard here.
Urani working a defensive guard but Baals manages to pass into side control anyway.
Urani is trying to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baals grinds an elbow into Urani's temple. Baals lands a decent elbow from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Urani down.
Baals lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Urani down.
Baals lands an elbow. Baals scoring with punches from side control. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Baals in side control lands a decent elbow. Baals in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1# Check out the look on Baals's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Urani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Urani is looking to regain half guard here but Baals keeps moving and retains side control. Baals working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Urani manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baals's best efforts. Baals moves into full mount! Urani won't be happy about that! Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Baals breaks from Urani's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2# Urani is rocked! Urani manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB# Urani looking for submissions off his back. Baals is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Baals landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2# Nice strikes from Baals there. Urani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baals is working away from the top position though. Baals throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Urani actively working from the bottom here. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baals lands a nice short elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baals landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Baals scoring with strikes to the body and head. Baals wants to control but Urani is keeping him busy. Baals scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Urani looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Urani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Urani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baals scores with a couple of nice shots. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baals lands a nice short elbow. Baals wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urani keeps working. #T3# Urani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baals scores with a couple of nice shots. Baals scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Oh Urani is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Urani is looking for a sweep. Baals is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Urani seems to have got his legs back now. Urani trying to control here.
#SUB# Urani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Baals is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baals trying to pass the guard but Urani defending well. Baals is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Urani looking for a kimura from the bottom but Baals passes into side control!#T4# Baals is chipping away with strikes.
Baals has knee on belly and moves into mount. Baals putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Urani in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Baals lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Urani is looking to get to half guard. Baals lands a couple of good shots and Urani has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Urani is covering up but some of the strikes from Baals are getting through and doing damage.
Baals scores with punches and elbows. Baals not allowing Urani to control his hands. #SUB2# Baals working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Urani is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Baals has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Urani taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Baals! A very excited looking Harry Baals 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:
EFA 81 Halfhand vs Randleman
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1# Baals loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch. Baals misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia misses with a low kick. Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia. Baals throws a big shot that misses. Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Baals lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Garcia lands a jab-cross combination. Garcia tests Baals's chin there with a solid looking shot. Garcia swings for the body but Baals moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Baals. Beautiful body shot. Baals lands a leg kick and bounces 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! Baals 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. A punch combination from Baals misses. A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Baals displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab. Garcia misses with a right hand and Baals counters with a head kick. #T1# Garcia misses with a right hand enabling Baals to counter with a crisp jab. Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
Baals keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia. Garcia takes a swing at Baals's ribcage but misses. Baals tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Baals ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Baals misses with a right hand and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Baals thuds a left hand into Garcia's body. Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Baals.
Good leg kick by Baals there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baals scores with a jab. Haislan Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baals looks to throw the jab but Garcia is 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! Garcia tests Baals's chin there with a solid looking shot. Baals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2# Garcia tries to move into range but Baals moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Baals cracks Garcia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Garcia avoids a kick to the body.
Baals misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Garcia blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Baals ducks under a wild hook from Garcia. Baals appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Baals avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Baals.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Garcia tries to score with a low kick but Baals moves his leg out of the way. Garcia misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Baals counters with a takedown into side control. Garcia prevents Baals from improving position. #T3# Garcia struggling a bit here. Baals looks up at the clock and then as Garcia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Baals smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Garcia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baals off and has taken his back! Garcia controlling the position well here. Baals rolled but Garcia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Garcia is not going to allow Baals to sit and survive in this position. #T4# Garcia biding his time, looking for the opening.
Baals wants to escape the position.
Baals is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Garcia'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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Baals will probably get the nod. That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Baals slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Garcia scores with a jab. Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat.
Garcia defending well as Baals loads up on a big left hand. Garcia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Baals takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Baals scores with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Baals as he connects with a hook. Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garcia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baals has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1# Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baals counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Garcia throws a leg kick that misses. Baals looks like he wants to counter punch here. Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baals stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Garcia misses with a hook. Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing. Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Baals. Baals thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Garcia throws out a loose jab but Baals uses good head movement to avoid it. Baals slips under a jab from Garcia. Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baals. Baals fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2# Garcia throws a hook to the side of Baals's head but Baals sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Garcia 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. Garcia misses with a hook. Baals ducked under it nicely. Garcia slips a jab from Baals. Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Baals shoots in but no luck this time. Baals keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baals avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Baals displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab. Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Baals seems unphased.
Baals throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Garcia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Baals uses good head movement to avoid it. Baals appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3# Garcia missing with a left hand there. Baals was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot. Garcia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baals throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range. Baals misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baals manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Baals counters with a lovely straight right hand! Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Baals slips the punch. Baals throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Baals. Baals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# Baals lands a jab to Garcia's midsection. Baals throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Baals staying out of range there. Baals looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Baals has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Baals fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcia checks it well. Good standup being displayed there by Baals as he connects with a hook. 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! Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baals manages to avoid it. Baals thinks about the counter body kick. A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target. Garcia avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Garcia appears to be looking for a big counter. Baals takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia misses with a straight right. Garcia scores with a decent looking hook. Garcia catches Baals with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Garcia staying out of range there. Baals connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back. Haislan Garcia is winning the standup battle so far. A swing and a miss from Garcia. Baals ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Garcia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baals checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A clash of legs there as Garcia blocks the low kick. Baals fails to land the takedown. Baals looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Baals. Baals throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Baals throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily. Garcia defending well as Baals loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Baals needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there. Baals misses with a head kick.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick. Garcia checks a leg kick. Baals lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Garcia swings for the body but Baals moves out of range.
Garcia cracks Baals with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baals moves away. Baals tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Baals scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one. #CL# Garcia pushes Baals up against the cage in a clinch. Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Baals lands an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Baals.
#BC2# Baals pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baals wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Baals controls his hands.
#BC2# Baals's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Baals throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2# Baals has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Baals misses with a punch to the body.
Baals can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Baals swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it. Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baals will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garcia up against the cage. Garcia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baals or not. Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Baals. Baals working some nice short punches in the clinch. Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Baals controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Baals. Harry Baals seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Baals tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baals. Baals misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baals misses with the head strike.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# Baals tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Baals back against the cage. Garcia lands a nice uppercut. Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
Baals is looking to control Garcia's arms but Garcia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baals has his back to the cage. Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land. Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baals has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garcia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Baals can turn it around. A short right hand to the side of the head by Baals. 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! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Baals misses with a punch to the body.
Baals pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baals's elbow. Baals lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Baals.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Harry Baals. I think Baals 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Baals! A relieved looking Harry Baals thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EFA 72 Turner vs Salieri
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1# Baals tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from Baals. Koski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Baals misses with a body shot.
Baals has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heritage Gym in the buildup to the fight. Baals misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy. An inside leg kick from Baals misses. Koski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Koski misses with a lunging right hand
letting Baals counter with a right hand. Baals fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koski. Koski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Koski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baals. Harry Baals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Koski walks into a straight right hand from Baals. Koski scores with a push kick. Koski cracks Baals with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baals misses with a hook
and Koski counters with an inside leg kick. Baals throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baals misses with a looping left. Baals throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski. #T1# Baals throws a shot from downtown. Koski moves away and avoids it. Koski lands with a nice body punch. Koski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baals checks a leg kick. Nice shot by Koski. Baals paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A looping hook to the body misses from Baals. Koski does a little dance to reset his feet. Koski scoring well with a low kick there.
Baals just misses with a punch to the body.
Baals misses the jab. Koski moves out of range of the body kick from Baals.
Koski is looking to slow Baals down with leg kicks. Koski changes levels and 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! Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baals throws out the jab. Kalevi Koski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Baals jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2# Baals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koski 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 Baals has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baals and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A nice inside leg kick there by Koski. That's going to slow Baals down. Baals gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baals throws a low kick, looking for Koski's leg but Koski calmly moves out of range. Koski cracks Baals with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A slapping leg kick lands for Koski.
Baals staying out of range there. Koski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baals takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Koski misses with a straight right. Baals blocks a jab.#T3# Koski throws out a loose jab but Baals uses good head movement to avoid it. Baals misses with a kick to the body.
Baals fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Baals takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Baals blocks a jab. Baals is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Nice shot by Koski.#ROC2# Baals is rocked! Koski throws a body shot but no joy. Oh Baals is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2# Koski lands a left and a right that send Baals crashing to the mat, dazed. Koski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baals scores with a nice right hand.
Koski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baals. A little jabbing left from Koski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Koski misses the jab. Koski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baals fails with a takedown attempt. Baals seems to have got his legs back now.#T4# Baals throws a solid leg kick but Koski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baals. Baals thows a left - swing and a miss! Koski scores with a nice body kick.
Baals blocks a leg kick. Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Baals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski. Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baals. Baals displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koski throws out the jab. Koski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Baals is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koski. Koski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Koski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Baals misses with a body shot
enabling Koski to counter with a crisp jab. Baals plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Koski lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalevi Koski dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Baals throws a shot from downtown. Koski moves away and avoids it. Baals fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koski manages to avoid it. Koski misses with a looping left. Baals lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. A swing and a miss from Baals. Koski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Baals tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koski is able to avoid easily. Koski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Koski has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Koski takes a swing at Baals's ribcage but misses. Koski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baals. Koski misses with a low kick.
Baals swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
Baals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses. Baals throws a series of punches but Koski avoids them all with ease. A nice side step and Koski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Baals tries a low kick but Koski avoids it. Baals throws a big shot that misses. Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Koski moves out of range as Baals strikes. Baals is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1# Baals throws a body kick that misses. Koski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baals. That did some damage! Baals takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Baals swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Koski connects with a leg kick. Baals looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Koski throws a hook but Baals avoids it easily. Baals appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Koski misses with an uppercut. Koski slips a jab from Baals. Koski takes a kick to the side of the head. Koski misses with an uppercut. Baals saw that one coming. Baals changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Koski throws a body kick that misses. Baals waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koski. Koski tests Baals's chin there with a solid looking shot. Koski looks to land a left hand but Baals moved out of range nicely. Koski throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Baals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baals misses with a body shot.
Baals staying out of range there. Baals ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koski moves away. Baals throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Koski throws a hook to the side of Baals's head but Baals sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Baals tries a head kick but it misses.
Baals smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Baals throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Koski scores with a decent looking hook. Baals lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Baals throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Baals moves out of range as Koski strikes. Baals clobbers Koski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Baals thows a body kick. Koski tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3# A shot to the liver by Baals. Beautiful body shot. Baals throws a body shot but no joy. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Koski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Koski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baals. That did some damage! Baals defending well as Koski loads up on a big left hand. Koski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Koski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baals lands with a right hand. Baals lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Koski throws a body shot but no joy. Baals throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baals might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Baals throws a leg kick which misses Koski's front leg but catches the back leg as Koski tries to avoid it. Koski avoids the body shot from Baals.
Koski blocks a jab. Baals looks to land a combination but Koski avoids it well. Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Baals misses with a body shot
and Koski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A good leg kick by Koski. Koski jabs at Baals's body. Koski cracks Baals with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A head kick misses from Baals. Koski throws a nice outside leg kick. A slow jab from Baals misses its intended target. Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Koski moves into the clinch. Baals misses with a body punch.
Baals misses with a body punch.
Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Koski.
Koski misses with some punches.
Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baals slowing the pace effectively. Koski swings wildly with an uppercut but Baals uses good head movement to avoid it. Baals lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. 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 Harry Baals will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Koski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baals. Koski moves away from the strike by Baals. Kalevi Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Koski throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Baals counters with a shoot takedown. Koski fights it but they end up in guard. Koski trying to keep a closed guard but Baals is proving a slippery customer.
Baals in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Baals is working Koski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2# Baals got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baals has managed to get both his arms back between Koski's legs - danger averted. Koski is adopting a defensive guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Koski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Baals wants to control from the top but Koski keeps moving. Baals being controlled here momentarily. Koski controls Baals momentarily but Baals frees himself. Baals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Koski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Koski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Good work by Baals as he checks the leg kick. A combination from Baals does no damage. Koski lands with a shot to the body. Koski scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Baals uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koski. Baals throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Koski dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Baals throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Baals moves out of range as Koski strikes. Koski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baals is out of range. Baals tries to work over Koski's front leg with a kick but Koski checks it. Baals throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3# That kick from Koski tenderised Baals's leg. Baals is trying to keep his angry face on. Baals misses with a head kick.
Koski blocks a head kick by Baals.
Baals fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Koski as he checks the leg kick. Baals jabbing away but nothing is landing. Donk. Baals catches Koski right on the button with a cross. Baals misses with a hook. Koski ducked under it nicely. Koski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A jab from Baals misses. Baals with a nice cross. Baals throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koski. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baals manages to avoid it. Baals appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Koski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baals's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baals's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baals scrambles back to his feet.#T4# Koski stuns Baals with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A swing and a miss from Koski. Koski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBaals. Baals 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. A jab from Koski finds it's way through Baals's defenses. Baals tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Koski looks like he wants to counter punch here. Koski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. BOOM! Koski lands a beautiful left hook that drops Baals. Baals tries to recover but Koski is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Baals lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalevi Koski! A very excited looking Kalevi Koski 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:
KOFC 85 - Murhaa vs Out
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Baals gets caught flat footed, as Gay shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Gay trying to control but Baals is working from the bottom. Gay slips nicely into half guard. Gay trying to control from half guard but Baals is working away. Baals tries to get to full guard but Gay has control of the leg. Gay is looking to advance position but Baals won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals trying to get back to full guard but Gay takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Baals is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Gay wants to control the pace but Baals is squirming around nicely. Baals working to try and regain half guard.
#T1# Gay looking to control and managing it successfully. The referee warns Baals that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gay cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Baals manages to regain half guard. Good work. Baals makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baals. Baals looking for a sweep. Not yet Baals, not yet. #SUB# Baals looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gay passes into side control.
Gay trying to control the position but Baals is working away. #SUB2# Gay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baals is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2# Gay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baals keeps working. Baals is looking for a sweep. Gay working the ground and pound from side control. Gay is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Gay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baals keeps working. Baals is looking to regain half guard here but Gay keeps moving and retains side control. Gay is putting a hurting on Baals here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3# Gay lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2# Gay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baals has escaped the position, nice work there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Gay goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baals rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gay's guard! Nice work there by Baals! Gay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gay keeping full guard, as Baals tries to pass. Gay wants to sweep here but Baals controlling him for the moment. Baals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gay is keeping the position for now. Gay working a defensive guard here.
#T4# Baals working some strikes from top position. Baals makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Gay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baals is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Baals scoring with some ground and pound. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gay wants to control but Baals passes easily into half guard.
#SUB# Baals is working for a kimura but Gay is defending it quite comfortably.
Gay has hold of Baals's hands but Baals slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Baals is thwarting Gay's attempts to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Gay dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Gay takes the fight into the clinch. Baals misses with a hook from the clinch. Baals goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Baals.
A shot in the inside from Baals. #TD2# Gay wants the takedown. Baals is fighting it off but Gay persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Baals's guard against the cage.#SUB# Baals isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gay stacks Baals on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gay!#SUB2# Gay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baals keeps working. Baals takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T1# Baals is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Gay wants to control but Baals is keeping him busy. Baals regains full guard. Nicely done. Gay trying to control the position from guard on top but Baals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Baals working for a triangle but Gay defends it easily.
#SUB# Baals looking for subs off his back but Gay has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB# Baals actively working from the bottom here.#T2# Baals tries to get to full guard but Gay has control of the leg. #SUB# Baals looking for submissions off his back. Gay wants to take a breather but Baals is having none of it. Gay frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Baals is trying to escape the mount.
Gay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baals looks a forlorn figure.
Gay lands a heavy elbow. #T3# Baals is looking to get to half guard. Gay landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2# Gay looking for a guillotine from mount but Baals is having none of it. Gay wants to control the pace but Baals is squirming around nicely. Baals can't escape the position.
Gay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baals looks a forlorn figure.
Gay trying to control but Baals is having none of it. Gay putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4# Baals sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2# Gay is looking for a kimura here.
Gay prevents Baals from improving his position. Gay has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Baals makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baals. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gay won't allow Baals to sweep him here. Gay trying to control but Baals is working from the bottom. Gay is pushing down on Baals's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baals is fighting to maintain full guard but Gay has managed to sneak the leg through. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Gay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Baals misses with a low kick. Baals just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Gay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Baals is looking to improve his position.
Baals is staying active underneath Gay, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Baals wants to improve his position but Gay is controlling well.
Gay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baals's head. Baals tries to roll over but Gay keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals regains full guard. Nicely done. Baals preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gay wants to pass the guard but Baals is keeping the position. Gay is pushing down on Baals's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baals is fighting to maintain full guard but Gay has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1# Baals is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gay scores with a couple of nice shots. Baals tries to get to full guard but Gay has control of the leg. Gay is trying to control the action in half guard but Baals is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Baals wants to improve his position but Gay is controlling well.
Baals moves into full guard.
Gay wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving. Harry Baals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Baals lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Baals cracks Gay with a solid left hand. Baals stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gay swivels though and keeps the full guard. Baals throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Baals throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Gay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Baals throws an elbow that misses. Gay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baals's guard. Nice move by Gay!#REVB# Gay looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Baals is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3# Gay trying to control the position from guard on top but Baals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gay stands and throws Baals's legs to the side, diving into side control. Gay trying to control the action but Baals is working from the bottom. Baals is trying to improve his position. Baals regains half guard.#SUB2# Baals is defending against the submission attempts here by Gay.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Baals gets back to full guard.
Gay tries to free his leg and advance position but Baals is retaining full guard. Gay passes Baals's left leg - he's now in half guard. Gay works his foot free and advances to mount. Gay with good strikes from the mount here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baals is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Rudy Gay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Gay 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Gay! Rudy Gay 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:
Bushido 71 Jacobson v Bunker 3
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# Baals 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. Baals moves out of range of the leg kick from McGinnis. McGinnis works Baals's body with a nice hook. A lazy left from McGinnis finds it's target. McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baals moves away. McGinnis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baals checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Baals thows a left - swing and a miss! McGinnis lands a really nice looking cross but Baals seems unphased.
Baals takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baals checks a low kick from McGinnis. Baals misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGinnis counters with a body kick that stops Baals in his tracks momentarily. Nice jab there from Baals. A looping hook to the body misses from Baals. McGinnis does a little dance to reset his feet. A nice leg kick lands there from McGinnis. 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! Baals swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. McGinnis is looking for a counter combo. Baals misses with an uppercut. Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Baals walks into a left hand. Baals misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1# McGinnis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baals manages to avoid it. Baals misses with a straight left. McGinnis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. McGinnis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Baals moves away from the strike by McGinnis. A slow jab from McGinnis misses its intended target. McGinnis thows a left - swing and a miss! Baals changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Baals lands a jab to McGinnis's midsection. McGinnis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Baals tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGinnis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baals throws out the jab. Baals lands a front kick. McGinnis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baals has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Baals lands with an overhand left. McGinnis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. McGinnis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baals has time to react. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baals takes a swing at McGinnis's ribcage but misses. #T2# McGinnis is looking to land body kicks. Baals scores with a leg kick.
McGinnis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGinnis with a jab. Baals looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Baals moves away from the strike by McGinnis. McGinnis looks for the body kick but Baals saw that one coming. Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Baals throws a shot to the body.
Baals wants to clinch and McGinnis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McGinnis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baals's calf. McGinnis avoids the body shot from Baals.
McGinnis lands a jab. McGinnis lands the left hand. McGinnis circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Baals drops to the canvas, hurt badly! McGinnis follows Baals to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis! Aaron McGinnis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Bushido 67: Jacobson vs. Baals
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1# Jacobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobson avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick by Baals misses letting Jacobson counter with a right hand. Baals throws a looping overhand right but Jacobson ducks down to avoid it. Harry Baals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A shot to the liver by Baals. Beautiful body shot. Jacobson misses with a body shot.
Jacobson throws a leg kick which misses Baals's front leg but catches the back leg as Baals tries to avoid it. Jacobson misses with a body shot.
Baals throws a low kick, looking for Jacobson's leg but Jacobson calmly moves out of range. Jacobson half committed to a counter leg kick. Jacobson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2# It looks like Gil Jacobson has been cut. Baals on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Baals misses with a hook. Jacobson ducked under it nicely. It appears Jacobson was looking to counter with a kick there. Baals blocks a low kick nicely. Jacobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baals. Jacobson lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Baals lands a jab to the head.
#T1# Jacobson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Jacobson stuns Baals with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Baals lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobson's head. Jacobson avoids a kick to the body.
Jacobson throws a low kick but Baals moves out of range easily. Baals lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobson circles away quickly and effectively. Baals walks into a jab. We've been told by Jacobson's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Baals ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Baals misses with a left hand and Jacobson counters with an inside leg kick. Jacobson moves out of range of the leg kick from Baals. Jacobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobson backing away here, and Baals unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Baals swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Jacobson to counter with a crisp jab. Baals lunges at Jacobson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jacobson's hand. 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! Jacobson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacobson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2# Baals throws a low kick, looking for Jacobson's leg but Jacobson calmly moves out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Jacobson.#ROC# Baals is rocked! Baals drops his hands momentarily and Jacobson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Baals is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobson finish him? Jacobson checks a leg kick. Jacobson lunges at Baals with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baals's hand. Baals misses with a hook
and Jacobson counters with a straight right hand. Baals takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses. Jacobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baals manages to avoid it. Jacobson moves out of range of the leg kick from Baals. Jacobson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baals misses with a hook
and Jacobson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Baals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Jacobson counters with a quick kick to the body but Baals blocks it. Baals connects with a nice looking jab.
Baals misses with a hook
and Jacobson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jacobson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3# Baals misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Baals to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Baals looks to clinch but Jacobson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Baals taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gil Jacobson! Gil Jacobson retains his featherweight title! Our winner, Gil Jacobson, 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:
B64: Vilson vs. Jacobson 3
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1# Baals motions for Chalke to come forward. Baals throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Baals rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chalke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baals thinking. Baals fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chalke manages to avoid it. Baals scores with a jab to the jaw. Some bone on bone action there as Chalke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Baals goes for a double leg but Chalke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chalke continues to drive forward. Chalke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chalke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Chalke with a nice cross. Baals takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baals steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chalke. Baals pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Chalke misses its target. A kick lands to the mid section there for Baals. Harry Baals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baals misses with a hook. Chalke ducked under it nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Baals tries to keep at a distance but Chalke has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1# Baals makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Baals misses with a body punch.
Chalke misses with a body punch.
Chalke can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
Chalke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Chalke. Chalke scores with a shoulder strike. A body shot lands from Baals.
Baals tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chalke's elbow. Baals tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2# Baals lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chalke is looking to improve his position.
Baals lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Baals throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Baals is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Chalke trying to hold on to Baals's head to control him but Baals postures up.
Baals thows a huge punch but Chalke dodges it nicely.
Baals thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chalke's head. Baals is thwarting Chalke's attempts to control the position. Chalke is controlling Baals's position as best he can from this difficult position. Baals sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chalke defending well though. #T3# Chalke trying to control here.
Chalke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baals scores with a couple of nice shots. Baals lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Nice strikes from Baals there. Chalke moves into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Chalke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Baals is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chalke wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving. Baals wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4# Chalke trying to control the position from guard on top but Baals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Baals is looking for a triangle but Chalke pushes his legs off easily.
Chalke chips away with some ground and pound. Chalke looking to pass the guard. Chalke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Chalke wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving. Chalke stands up over Baals, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Chalke working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# Baals is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals 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# Chalke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chalke there as he acknowledges the shot. Baals throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chalke sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chalke staying out of range there. Chalke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baals. Chalke throws a right and a left that Baals avoids nicely. Chalke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baals.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sloppy strikes from Baals. Those never looked like landing. Baals changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Baals with a body punch. A glancing blow. Chalke works the jab nicely.#CL2# Baals clinches up against the ropes.#T1# Chalke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baals lands with a right to the head. Chalke wants a takedown.
Chalke taking a breather. Baals digs a right hand underneath Chalke's ribcage. Chalke let out a lung full of air as it connected. Baals wants a takedown but no success here.
Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Chalke can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
Chalke can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
Baals lands with a short head shot on the inside. Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Chalke.
Chalke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baals backwards. Baals scores with a shoulder strike. Chalke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Baals misses with the head strike.
Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Chalke.
A nice left hand lands by Baals.
#TD2# Baals pulls guard successfully.
Harry Baals has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2# Baals working for a triangle but Chalke defends it easily.
Baals wants to sweep here but Chalke controlling him for the moment. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chalke's guard. #REVB##SUB2# Baals drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chalke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chalke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chalke! #REVR# Chalke lands a nice forearm strike. Chalke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Baals tries to improve position but can't. Chalke lands some shots froms side control.#T3# Chalke 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 Baals's shoulder. That is not cool. Baals is not content to let Chalke control the position. Baals is looking to regain half guard here but Chalke keeps moving and retains side control. Chalke trying to control the position but Baals is working away. Chalke scoring with punches from side control. Baals takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chalke cracks Baals with an elbow. That is naaassty. Chalke is looking to take a break and control but Baals is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# Baals is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Chalke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Chalke winds up and cracks Baals with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Baals has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Chalke is nestled in close to Baals, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC# Baals is rocked! The fighters are battling for position here. Baals manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Baals wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Baals has his foot on Chalke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chalke works his way back into a safe position though. Chalke wants to pass the guard but Baals is keeping the position. Baals wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Baals had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chalke defends it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Chalke loads up on a big right hand but Baals slips the punch. Baals lands an overhand right.#CUT2# It looks like Cody Chalke has been cut. Chalke looks to land a right hand but Baals moved out of range. Baals looks to score with a jab to the body but Chalke is just out of range. Chalke misses with a straight right. Baals turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Baals throws a lazy right hand but Chalke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Baals lands a slapping body shot.
Baals 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. A swing and a miss from Chalke. Baals throws a body punch but Chalke moves out of range. #CL# Chalke clinches up with Baals and pushes him back against the ropes. Baals lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Baals. Baals is trying to pull guard but Chalke has him pressed against the ropes. Baals gets underhooks to prevent Chalke's takedown attempt.
Baals misses with a body punch.
#TD# Chalke has picked Baals up - he's going for a ride! Chalke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Baals is pressing down on Chalke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Chalke preventing the sweep. Chalke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Chalke is in close to Baals's body, working some short punches and elbows. Chalke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Chalke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chalke wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving. #T2##SUB2# Baals working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chalke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chalke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Chalke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baals's guard. Baals tries to roll over but Chalke keeps him under control. Chalke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Chalke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baals keeps working. Chalke prevents Baals from improving his position. Baals moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3# Chalke stands up over Baals, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Chalke stopping the sweep attempt from Baals. Chalke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Chalke is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2# Baals is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chalke defends well. Baals tries to land a sweep but no joy. Chalke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baals's head.#T4# Baals 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. Chalke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Chalke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Chalke lands a couple of elbows. Baals can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chalke controls the pace. Baals has momentary wrist control but Chalke slips an elbow through the middle. Baals is still in real trouble! Can Chalke finish him? Baals wants to sweep but no luck. Baals seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2# Baals working for a triangle but Chalke defends it easily.
Chalke working some strikes from top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chalke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Cody Chalke showed his dominance in that final round. I think Baals 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Harry Baals! Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Harry Baals! Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Harry Baals!
Harry Baals wins by unanimous decision! A relieved looking Harry Baals thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Bushido 62: Wright vs. Baals
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2# Baals shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Wright is concentrating on defense, preventing Baals from advancing position. Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Baals stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wright wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it. Baals missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Baals looking to pass the guard. #T1# Baals missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Baals in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Baals postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it. Baals chips away with some ground and pound. Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Baals is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control. Baals working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Baals missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Baals throws an elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baals's guard. Nice move by Wright!#REVR##T2##SUB2# Baals looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baals tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wright has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Baals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wright's guard. #REVB# Baals throws a strike but Wright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Baals. Baals being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB2# Baals looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baals wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Baals looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Wright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Baals looking for a sweep. Not yet Baals, not yet. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Baals looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
#SUB2# Baals looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baals wants to sweep but no luck. Wright stays in close to Baals's body and controls the position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Wright won't allow Baals to sweep him here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wright feints and then cracks Baals's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baals down. Baals has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright. Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Baals misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baals.#CL# Wright closes the distance and clinches. Wright blocking some punches.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baals swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it. Wright throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baals creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Baals lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wright tries to stall but Baals uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baals throws a head punch that misses. Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baals backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head. Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baals has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wright throws a head punch that misses. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Baals. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Wright misses with a short punch on the inside. Baals blocks a body shot from Wright. #T1# Wright digs a right hand into Baals's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baals's gas tank. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Wright is looking to control Baals's arms but Baals gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wright has his back to the ropes. A short uppercut from Wright. Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright is trying to maintain a safe position but Baals gets an underhook and turns Wright into the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Baals. Baals tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Baals is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wright gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Baals controls his hands.
Baals tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle. Baals tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow. Wright gets through Baals's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Baals. Baals working aggressively here.
Wright tries a body shot but Baals blocks it.
#T2# Baals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wright presses Baals against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Baals struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright misses with some punches.
Baals tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Baals back against the ropes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baals blocks an uppercut.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head. Baals drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright. Wright is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Baals throws a head punch that misses. Baals can't get the takedown.
Ira Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Baals. Baals scores with a shoulder strike. #T3# Baals stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch. Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch. Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land. Baals tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A hook to the body from Wright.
A body shot lands from Wright.
Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright. Baals misses with a hook from the clinch. Wright stalling in the clinch but Baals improves position. Baals misses with a hook from the clinch. Wright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Baals lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards. Wright lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC# Baals is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baals throws a head punch that misses. Baals is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?#T4# Wright trying to control the position but instead, Baals has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wright into the ropes. Wright blocking some punches.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baals seems to have recovered his senses. Baals swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it. Baals is trying to pull guard but Wright turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch. Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baals goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baals tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baals is looking to take this one to the mat. Wright misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baals. Wright trying to control the position but instead, Baals has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wright into the ropes. Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Baals controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ira Wright dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Baals. Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baals connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet. Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wright lands a lovely overhand right. Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A quick step to the side and Wright tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baals counters with a low kick, right behind Wright 's knee. Baals throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Wright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baals closes the distance looking to clinch and Baals takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Baals lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Wright cracks Baals with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Wright checks a leg kick nicely. Baals lands a nice shot that snaps Wright's head back.
Wright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Baals misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely. Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Baals slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD# Wright lands a big head kick that sends Baals tumbling to the mat! Wright takes a step backwards and waves Baals back to his feet - he wants the finish! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wright thumps Baals with a low kick. Baals keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright. Baals moves out of range as Wright strikes. Baals takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baals.
#T2# Wright walks into a jab. Baals chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Baals seems unphased.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
letting Baals counter with a right hand. Ira Wright is winning the standup battle so far. Baals tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it. Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baals was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright. Baals scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Baals has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Baals's head. Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Baals. Wright half committed to a counter leg kick. Ira Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot. Wright connects with a right hand. Baals shakes it off. Baals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright slips a jab from Baals.#T3##CL# Wright clinches up with Baals and pushes him back against the ropes. Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wright misses with some punches.
Ira Wright has scored more points in the clinch so far. Baals misses with the head strike.
Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside. Wright lands a body punch in the clinch. Baals misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Wright. A right hand to the body from Wright.
Baals takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wright dips a shoulder and cracks Baals with a mighty uppercut! Baals falls back against the ropes and Wright unloads with a barrage of strikes! Baals is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wright screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ira Wright! Ira Wright retains his welterweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Ira Wright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1# Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baals sees it coming and avoids it easily. Baals throws out a loose jab but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it. Harry Baals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hogan dodges the punch combination from Baals.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Baals misses with the combination.
Hogan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Baals tries to keep at a distance but Hogan has taken the fight into the clinch. Hogan working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Hogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Baals staying out of range there. Hogan 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals scores with a nice strike. Hogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hogan throws a body punch but Baals moves out of range. Hogan moves away from the strike by Baals. Hogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baals was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan.#T1# Hogan lands a jab to the head.
Baals throws a big shot that misses. Baals misses with a looping right. Hogan is looking for the big counter here. Hogan lands with a nice body punch. Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baals throws out the jab. Baals throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've been hearing reports that Baals has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Baals throws a hook but Hogan avoids it easily. Hogan misses with a wild body shot. Hogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Baals circles away.
Hogan blocks a jab. Hogan misses with a body shot.
Baals swinging wildly here.
Baals throws a hook but Hogan avoids it easily. Hogan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Hogan defending well as Baals loads up on a big left hand. Baals is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2# Hogan forces Baals back against the cage and clinches. Baals swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Hogan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Baals throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Hogan manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Baals takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Baals throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Baals throws a jab when Hogan was well out of range. Baals's corner calls for a 1-2. Baals obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Baals scores with a jab. Hogan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Baals ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Baals throws a poor cross that misses
and Hogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Baals lands with an overhand left.#CUT# It looks like Swish Hogan has been cut. Baals misses with an uppercut. Hogan saw that one coming. Hogan connects with a single shot there. Baals misses with a looping right. Hogan moves out of range as Baals strikes.#T3# Baals swings widly with a right hand
and Hogan counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2# Baals is rocked! Hogan lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Baals is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hogan works Baals's body with a nice hook. Baals seems to have got his legs back now. Hogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hogan throws out a counter right but Baals avoids it with no problem. Baals uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogan. Baals misses with a looping left. Baals rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hogan counter with a right hand. Hogan slips a jab and a cross from Baals.
Hogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Baals walks into a straight right hand from Hogan. Hogan throws a jab when Baals was well out of range. Hogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baals. Baals missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Baals throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It seemed like Hogan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. 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! Baals misses with a looping left. Hogan cracks Baals with an open hand slap. Hogan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baals had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4# A big left from Baals misses. Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baals throws out the jab. Nice uppercut there from Baals. Baals thuds his right hand into Hogan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hogan throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Baals counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baals. Hogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baals working aggressively here.
Hogan is trying to push Baals away but Baals has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baals. Baals scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2# Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Baals slips a straight right by Hogan. Baals misses with a straight right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hogan moves out of range as Baals strikes. Hogan slips a jab from Baals. 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 Harry Baals will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Swish Hogan's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Baals avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hogan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baals with a body shot. Harry Baals is winning the standup battle so far. The fighters circling - Baals throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Baals lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Baals misses with a hook. Baals misses with a combination
and Hogan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Baals missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hogan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A big left from Baals misses. Baals on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Baals avoids the body shot from Hogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals slips a jab and a cross from Hogan.
Baals slips a jab from Hogan. Baals connects with a right hand. Hogan shakes it off. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baals is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogan. A looping hook to the body misses from Hogan. Baals does a little dance to reset his feet. Baals throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Hogan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Baals tries to bum rush Hogan with a series of wild strikes but Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hogan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baals with a body shot. Baals takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baals avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baals throws out the jab. Nice body punch from Hogan. A swing and a miss from Baals. Hogan moves out of range of the strikes. Hogan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baals's hands. Hogan lands a jab to Baals's midsection. Hogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baals swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hogan swings for the body but Baals moves out of range.
A cross from Baals lands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Hogan darts in and clinches Baals up against the cage.#T2##BC2# Hogan manages to break the clinch.
Hogan takes one to the side of the head.
Hogan slips under a jab from Baals. Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baals throws out the jab. Donk. Baals catches Hogan right on the button with a cross.#ROC# Hogan is rocked! Hogan is looking to clinch. Hogan is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him? A swing and a miss from Baals. Hogan seems to have recovered his senses. A big left from Baals misses. Hogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baals.
Baals misses with the combination.
Hogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Baals is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hogan. Baals jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baals. Baals keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3# Baals throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baals.
Baals throws a series of punches but Hogan avoids them all with ease. Hogan fails in his attempt to clinch. Good exchange - Hogan coming out on top. Baals swinging wildly here.
Baals thuds his right hand into Hogan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2# Hogan takes the fight into the clinch. Baals working aggressively here.
Hogan wants to get back to striking at distance but Baals won't allow it.
Hogan blocks an uppercut.
Hogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baals misses with some punches.
Baals misses with the head strike.
#T4# Hogan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hogan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baals backwards. Baals lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hogan backwards. Hogan tries to break the clinch but Baals is controlling the position. Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baals throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogan. Hogan wants to get back to striking at distance but Baals won't allow it.
#BC2# Hogan breaks the clinch.
Baals looks to land a left hand but Hogan moved out of range nicely. A combination from Hogan does no damage. Baals is looking to counter punch. Baals lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogan circles away quickly and effectively. Hogan lands a really nice looking cross but Baals seems unphased.
Baals fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baals.
Baals misses with a hook
letting Hogan counter with a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Baals blocks a jab. Baals 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Baals will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Swish Hogan's cut. 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# Baals feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hogans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A punch combination from Baals misses. A countering left hand to the body from Hogan misses. Baals throws a shot from downtown. Hogan moves away and avoids it. Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baals.#KD2# Hogan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Baals sprawling to the canvas! Baals rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hogan finish him?!
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Baals dips to his left and cracks Hogan with an uppercut! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hogan drops Baals with a big left hand! Baals is injured, injured bad! Hogan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swish Hogan! Swish Hogan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017 |
#R1# Fidnhasieunch has his takedown stuffed and Baals counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jab by Baals. Fidnhasieunch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Baals counter with a right hand. Baals connects with a nice cross there... Fidnhasieunch is looking wobbly and Baals recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Fidnhasieunch to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Baals jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Baals! A relieved looking Harry Baals thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1# McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Baals. A left and a right from McGregor both land. Nice combination. McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Baals on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A big left from McGregor misses. McGregor with a jab. McGregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor misses with a right hand and Baals connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McGregor looks to land a combination but Baals avoids it well. McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Baals counters with a stiff right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baals scores with a nice head shot. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. McGregor misses with a hook
and Baals counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Baals! An out of breath Harry Baals thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Nuclear Revolution
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Faraday closes the distance and pushes Baals back into the cage. A head punch on the inside from Faraday fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Faraday. Faraday is trying to pull guard but Baals turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Faraday is trying to pull guard but Baals has him pressed against the cage. Baals lands on the inside with an uppercut. Faraday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baals just stands there and leans against the cage. Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Faraday. Baals lands a right hand. #TD2# Faraday has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baals uses from the top position. #SUB2# Faraday has an active guard here but Baals has managed to pass into half guard.
Faraday trying to control but Baals postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Faraday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Faraday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1# Baals content to control rather than advance. Baals looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Faraday keeping hold of Baals's head, controlling as best he can. Baals is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Baals'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.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Faraday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baals is working away from the top position though. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Faraday is looking to improve his position.
Faraday trying to control from the bottom.
Faraday slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2# Faraday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baals defends it easily. Faraday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Baals got a little sloppy there for a moment and Faraday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baals has managed to get both his arms back between Faraday's legs - danger averted. Baals has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Baals wants to stand but Faraday has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3# Baals controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Faraday looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Baals is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2# Baals is defending against the submission attempts here by Faraday.
Faraday is keen to just control but Baals is a slippery customer. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Faraday tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baals knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Baals tries to roll over but Faraday keeps him under control. Faraday trying to control from half guard but Baals is working away. #SUB2# Faraday is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baals is just riding it out for now. Faraday eventually gives up the hold. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Baals is trying to stand.
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 Harry Baals will probably get the nod. 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# Baals lands a jab. Good standup being displayed there by Baals as he connects with a hook.#CUT# It looks like Johnny Faraday has been cut. Faraday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baals.#CL2# Faraday instigates a clinch. Faraday is looking to take this one to the mat. A head punch blocked on the inside by Faraday. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Faraday jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baals walks away with a smile on his face. Faraday gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Baals uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faraday.
Baals misses with an uppercut. Faraday saw that one coming. Baals misses with an uppercut. Baals sets himself, and Faraday steps forward looking for the clinch! Baals avoids it this time. Baals is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faraday can do to turn this around?#T1##CL# Baals closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Faraday jumps guard but Baals turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Faraday. Faraday misses with the head strike.
Baals lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faraday backwards. Faraday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baals lands a shoulder strike. Faraday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baals prevents it.
Faraday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baals just stands there and leans against the cage. Baals lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faraday backwards. Baals working aggressively here.
Faraday is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baals is defending well. Baals scores with a shoulder strike. Baals lands with a light punch inside. Faraday tries to pull guard but Baals forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2# Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Faraday.
Faraday tries to score a body lock takedown but Baals shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baals lands on the inside with an uppercut. Harry Baals has scored more points in the clinch so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baals prevents the takedown attempt.
Baals misses with a punch on the inside.
Faraday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right from Baals on the inside. Faraday fails to pull guard.
A short left from Baals. Faraday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faraday looking for a takedown. Faraday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baals prevents the takedown attempt.
Faraday jumps guard but Baals turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Baals lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Faraday misses with a short punch on the inside. Faraday is trying to pull guard but Baals turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3# Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle. Faraday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baals lands a right hand. Faraday jumps guard but Baals stands there with Faraday around his waist. Faraday gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baals lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Faraday is trying to pull guard but Baals has him pressed against the cage. Faraday looking for a takedown. Faraday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faraday is breathing heavily. Baals lands with a short shot to the head. Faraday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Faraday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baals creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Faraday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baals gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Baals working some nice short punches in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baals creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Faraday goes for a takedown attempt but Baals pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4# Faraday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baals moves away. It looked like Baals was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD# Baals lands a big uppercut and Faraday crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Faraday looks OK. Baals waves Faraday back to his feet!#ROC# Faraday is rocked! Baals batters Faraday with a massive right followed by a huge left! Faraday is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Baals lands a final crushing right hand to drop Faraday to the mat with a gruesome thud! Baals is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Baals! Harry Baals retains his featherweight title! Harry Baals 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:
On Top Of The World
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Baals doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Lesnar walks into a straight right hand from Baals. Harry Baals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Baals takes the fight into the clinch. Lesnar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baals walks away with a smile on his face. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD# Baals cracks Lesnar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lesnar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baals finish him?
#ROC# Lesnar is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lesnar gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Baals gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lesnar is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Baals! Harry Baals retains his featherweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Harry Baals thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Island massacre
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1# Baals stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baals wants it to stay on the feet. Black moves out of range of the strikes. Black misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baals counters with a series of strikes. Black will be more careful next time no doubt. Black throws a sloppy body shot
and Baals connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Black misses with a hook
and Baals counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Black falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Baals! Harry Baals retains his featherweight title! Harry Baals decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Rev luau
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Baals slaps away a takedown attempt from Faraday, before circling back to the center of the mat. Baals throwing a counter right hand but Faraday manages to avoid it. Faraday tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baals swivels and escapes. Baals tries to counter by clinching up but Faraday breaks away and moves out of range. Faraday fails with the takedown and Baals counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Faraday. Faraday with a poor takedown and Baals cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT# It looks like Johnny Faraday has been cut. Baals lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Faraday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL# Baals has closed the distance and engaged Faraday in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Faraday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baals misses with a punch on the inside.
Faraday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faraday jumps guard but Baals turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A short right from Baals on the inside. #T1# Faraday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Faraday tries to pull guard but Baals holds him up against the cage and eventually Faraday drops back down to his feet.
Faraday is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baals to keep the fight standing. Faraday tries to pull guard but Baals forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Faraday jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baals walks away with a smile on his face. Faraday gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Sloppy strikes from Baals. Those never looked like landing. Faraday shoots in for a takedown but Baals shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Harry Baals is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Faraday misses with a takedown attempt letting Baals counter with a right hand. Baals throws a big shot that misses. Faraday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baals circles away. Faraday with a poor takedown and Baals cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Faraday misses with a takedown attempt and Faraday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Faraday looks winded! Faraday shoots and misses and Baals cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC# Faraday is rocked! Faraday misses with a takedown #KD# and Baals counters with a crisp right hand that drops Faraday! Baals lets Faraday back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Faraday is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him?#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Faraday tries for a takedown but Baals circles away easily and Baals counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Baals! Harry Baals retains his featherweight title! A very excited looking Harry Baals 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:
Nightmare Island
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Lesnar darts in and clinches Baals up against the cage. Lesnar jumps guard but Baals stands there with Lesnar around his waist. Lesnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lesnar is trying to pull guard but Baals has him pressed against the cage. Baals scores with a shot to the side of Lesnar's head. Baals pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lesnar fails to pull guard.
Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar. Lesnar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baals lands a hook to the side of the head. Lesnar jumps guard but Baals stands there with Lesnar around his waist. Lesnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Baals. #ROC# Lesnar is rocked! Lesnar jumps guard but Baals turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals lands with a right to the head. Lesnar is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him? Lesnar is trying to pull guard but Baals turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Baals.
Lesnar fails to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lesnar jumps guard but Baals turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Baals lands on the inside with an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baals creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2# Lesnar jumps guard and drags Baals to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1# Baals passes into half guard. Lesnar wants to get back to full guard but Baals has passed into side control.#SU# Baals decides to stand back up. Baals steps back and let's Lesnar get back to his feet. Baals throws a pinpoint strike between Lesnar's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Lesnar crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Baals scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Baals! Harry Baals retains his featherweight title! Our winner, Harry Baals, 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:
Red Hot
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1# Baals tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot. Baals with a jab.#CL2# Black moves into range and clinches up with Baals. A shot in the inside from Baals. Baals blocks a body shot from Black. Black tries to score a body lock takedown but Baals shows good agility there to stay on his feet. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baals. Black is looking to control Baals's arms but Baals gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage. Baals scores with a nice hook to the head. Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Baals controls his hands.
Baals lands an uppercut. Baals misses with a hook from the clinch. Baals working aggressively here.
Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Black has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
#T1# Baals misses with a hook from the clinch. Baals misses with a short punch on the inside. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A head punch on the inside from Baals fails to land. Black misses with a punch to the body.
Black misses with a body punch.
Black is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baals is defending well. Baals lands a hook to the side of the head. Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baals smiles and moves away.
Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorn Black. Baals works over Black's head and body with a nice combination. Baals seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2# Black drives through and clinches with Baals against the cage.
Baals misses with a punch on the inside.
Black lands a nice shot to the body. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baals as Black tries to tie him up. #T2# Black lands a shot to the body. Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baals's elbow. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Black blocking some punches.
Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black is pushing Baals up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Black goes for a takedown attempt but Baals pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baals's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.#CL2# Black clinches up with Baals and pushes him back against the cage.#T3# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Baals fails to land. Baals misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baals. Baals blocks a body shot from Black. #TD2# Black has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baals is trying to keep an underhook but Black manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baals doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black. Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baals's head. #T4# Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Black is looking for a kimura but Baals is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage. Black is looking to take a break and control but Baals is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Baals keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Baals desperately trying to maintain half guard. Black with the ground and pound but Baals uses the opportunity to regain guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Baals utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Baals trying to control the position here. Black trying to control but Baals is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals dominated that round. That's time! Baals's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Black tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Baals on the inside. Baals lands a hook to the side of the head. Baals gets underhooks to prevent Black's takedown attempt.
Baals lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Baals. Black blocking some punches.
Baals is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around? Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals throws a punch but it's blocked by Black. Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Baals controls his hands.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
#T1# Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Baals. Black leaning against his opponent.
Black wants a takedown.
Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorn Black. Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Black misses with a body punch.
Black is trying to pull guard but Baals turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Baals working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Black takes a shot to the head. Baals lands a right hand. Baals lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC# Black is rocked! Baals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him?#T2# Baals misses with a punch on the inside.
Baals lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Black tries a body shot but Baals blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Baals fails to land. Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Black tries to throw a body punch but Baals avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage. Black tries to pull guard but Baals won't allow it.
Baals throws a head punch that misses. Black tries to throw a body punch but Baals avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage. Baals swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it. Baals softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Black tries a body shot but Baals blocks it.
Baals creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Black with a big uppercut! Black tries to clinch up but Baals pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Black to the mat! Black covers up and Baals unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry Baals! Harry Baals retains his featherweight title! Harry Baals 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:
Welcome to Revolution
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1# Lesnar fails with the takedown and Baals counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Lesnar clinches up with Baals and pushes him back against the cage. Baals lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards. Lesnar tries to pull guard but Baals holds him up against the cage and eventually Lesnar drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Lesnar pulls guard effortlessly. Lesnar is trying to control the position but Baals postures up. Baals has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lesnar is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Lesnar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baals stacks Lesnar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baals! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar manages to get back to half guard. Baals is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Lesnar gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# Lesnar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baals gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Lesnar looking to control.
Lesnar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Baals controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Baals trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Lesnar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lesnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Baals would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Lesnar is pulling down on Baals's head to control his posture. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Lesnar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baals is controlling him. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Baals throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lesnar on the side of the head. Lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt and Baals counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC# Lesnar is rocked! Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar. Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Baals, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Baals against the cage but Baals circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lesnar is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him? Lesnar tries for a takedown but Baals circles away easily and Baals counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Lesnar out cold! What a finish! Baals is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Baals! Harry Baals retains his featherweight title! An out of breath Harry Baals thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RI-Uprising
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1# Black with a poor takedown and Baals counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Black clinches with his opponent.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black jumps guard but Baals turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baals lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Baals prevents a body shot from Black. A short uppercut from Baals. Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baals's elbow. Baals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Still in the clinch, Baals scores with a nice short uppercut. Baals dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Baals prevents a body shot from Black. Baals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Baals lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baals lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards. 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! Baals slows down the pace here.
#T1# Baals prevents a body shot from Black. Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Baals lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards. Baals lands with a light punch inside. Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baals goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baals's elbow. Black taking a breather. A shot in the inside from Baals. Baals works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baals.#TD2# Black pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2# Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baals engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Baals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baals is aware though and is defending well.#T2# Black striking off his back but it's not causing Baals any problems. #SUB2# Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Baals won't allow Black to sweep him here. Baals sitting in guard here, content to control. Black looking to control.
Baals is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2# Black has his foot on Baals's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baals works his way back into a safe position though. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##SUB2# Black throws his legs up looking for a submission but Baals uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Black's face as Baals controls the position. Black can't do much from the bottom here. Baals knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground. Black is looking for a sweep. Black looks to move to half guard but instead Baals has passed into mount! Damn! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Black tries to get back to half guard but can't. Black is still trying to improve position. Baals controlling his opponent. Black wants to hold on but Baals pushes him away.#T4# Black throws a strike from the bottom but Baals uses the opportunity to take his back. Black can't escape the position.
What can Black do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Baals not allowing Black to control his hands. Black tries to break free.
Baals really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Black. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Black walks into a jab.#CL2# Black rushes Baals and presses him up against the cage. Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black fails to pull guard.
Baals lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards. Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Baals lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards. Baals scores with a shoulder strike. Baals lands a body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals works on Black's body with a couple of short punches. Baals works on Black's body with a couple of short punches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baals creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Good body shot from Baals.
Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baals.#T1# Black misses with a body punch.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch. Baals dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2# Black gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baals regains guard.
Baals looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there. Black wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving. Baals has Black pulled in close to control his posture. Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baals swivels though and keeps the full guard. Baals keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #T2# Baals trying to control the position here. Baals is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around? Black wants to pass the guard but Baals is keeping the position. Baals looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there. Black looking to pass the guard. Harry Baals overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Black is fighting to break Baals's control of his arms but Baals is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Baals lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2# Black rushes Baals and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Black jumps into guard, dragging Baals to the mat.
Baals content to stall in guard here. Black keeping full guard, as Baals tries to pass. Baals has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Black trying to control the position.
Black might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baals haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4# Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet. #SUB2# Baals got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baals has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted. Black 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. Baals looking to pass the guard. Baals showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baals lands with an overhand left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals 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##CL2# Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Black as Baals tries to tie him up. A battle for position here, against the cage. Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baals to keep the fight standing. Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black has Baals pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baals manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Black is trying to drag Baals to the mat but Baals just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorn Black. Baals working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black taking a breather. Black tries to throw a body punch but Baals avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage. Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Black can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
#T1# Baals works on Black's body with a couple of short punches. Baals lands with a right to the head. Black tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A left hand lands to the body for Baals.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baals. Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle. Baals pushes Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Baals holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Black misses with a body punch.
Baals digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected. Baals lands with a left to the head. Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baals to keep the fight standing. Black jumps guard but Baals stands there with Black around his waist. Black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Baals stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baals is working Black over against the cage. Thorn Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harry Baals is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Baals prevents a body shot from Black. Black tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Black tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Baals pressing his opponent against the cage. Baals blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baals lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baals prevents a body shot from Black. Baals blocks a body shot from Black. #T3# Black misses with a body punch.
Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle. Black tries a body shot but Baals blocks it.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Baals lands a nice uppercut. Black misses with a body punch.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2# Black has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baals regains guard immediately. Black has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Baals is pulling down on Black's head to control his posture. Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Baals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Baals seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Baals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. #REVR# Baals is looking to pass into half guard but Black pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Black is in guard.#REVB# Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baals is keeping the position for now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Black throws a big elbow that misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Baals is retaining full guard. Baals wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Black throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Harry Baals showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baals, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Baals! Harry Baals retains his featherweight title! After winning the bout, Harry Baals 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:
Rev Island
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baals is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Baals circles away and we're back to standing. Lesnar misses with a takedown enabling Baals to counter with a crisp jab. Baals displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar. Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar. Lesnar looks for a takedown but Baals sprawls well. Baals fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Lesnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Baals counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lesnar looks up at the clock. Bad move! Baals lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lesnar. Baals pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Baals! Harry Baals is the new featherweight champion! A victorious Harry Baals 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1# A jab from Baals misses. Ruthless lands a head kick!
#CL# Baals closes the distance and clinches. A nice left hand lands by Baals.
A short left from Baals. #ROC# Ruthless is rocked! Baals lands a big right hand that drops Ruthless! The killer instinct kicks in and Baals finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Baals!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Baals! Rondo Ruthless was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back to kill
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2016 |
#R1# Baals moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Baals lands with an uppercut that bounces Gibbs off the cage and back into range.#ROC2# Gibbs is rocked! Gibbs misses with a kick to the body #KD2# and Baals counters with a nice right hand that sends Gibbs toppling to the canvas! Gibbs scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Baals finish him?! Oh Gibbs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Gibbs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baals, pushing him back against the cage. Gibbs jumps guard but Baals stands there with Gibbs around his waist. Gibbs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baals pushes Gibbs against the cage. Baals is working some dirty boxing. Baals pushes off with a quick right hook! Gibbs goes down! Gibbs tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Baals moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Baals!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Baals gets caught flat footed, as Punk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Baals keeping moving, preventing Punk from controlling successfully. Baals managing to control the position. Baals wants to sweep but no luck. Punk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baals can do anything to dispel that myth. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baals is pulling down on Punk's head. It's preventing any offense from Punk, at least for the moment. Punk 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Baals keeping full guard, as Punk tries to pass. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Baals is pulling down on Punk's head. It's preventing any offense from Punk, at least for the moment.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Punk shoots in for a takedown but Baals shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. It seemed like Baals was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Harry Baals is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Punk fails with the takedown and Baals counters with a nice uppercut. Baals lands a jab. Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Punk tries for a takedown but Baals circles away easily letting Baals counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CM Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Punk misses with a takedown and Baals counters with a lovely straight right hand! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Baals! Punk is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Baals!
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Event:
KTK 12: Grand Prix - Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# Puig looks to land a left hand but Baals moved out of range nicely. Baals was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Puig staying out of range there. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Baals scores with a nice head shot.#CL# Baals gets a clinch. Baals is working Puig over against the cage. Puig misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Puig.
Puig misses with a knee strike.
Baals tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puig's elbow. A short right from Baals on the inside. Baals softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Baals.
Baals throws a head punch that misses. Puig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baals lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC# Puig is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baals cracks Puig with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Puig goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Puig wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Harry Baals!
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Event:
KTK 10
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1# Uwakwe misses the shot to the body. Baals wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Uwakwe lands with a slapping head kick. Baals fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uwakwe on the side of the head.#CUT# It looks like Ali Uwakwe has been cut. Uwakwe throws a leg kick but Baals moved away. It looked like Baals wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD# Uwakwe walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Baals rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Uwakwe has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC# Uwakwe is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Uwakwe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baals counters with a left to the body. Uwakwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him? Baals grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Uwakwe takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Baals cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Baals!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1# Baals throws a series of punches but Vanneste moves out of range. Christian Vanneste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Vanneste closes the distance and clinches. Vanneste 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. A shot in the inside from Baals. A short right from Baals on the inside. #CUT# It looks like Christian Vanneste has been cut. Baals lands a hook that snaps the head of Vanneste backwards. Baals lands with a left to the head. #ROC# Vanneste is rocked! Vanneste blocks a body shot from Baals. Vanneste wants to stall.
Baals misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Baals.
Baals misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baals. Nice body punch from Baals - that landed with a thud.
Baals lands a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baals tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Vanneste looking to slow down the pace here. Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Vanneste blocks a body shot from Baals. Nice body punch from Baals - that landed with a thud.
Baals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Baals.
Vanneste looks winded! Baals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Baals lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baals makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Baals lands on the inside with an uppercut. Vanneste is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him? Baals lands a hook to the side of the head. Baals tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanneste's elbow. Vanneste seems to have recovered his senses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Baals. Baals pushes Vanneste back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice right hand lands inside from Baals. Baals dips a shoulder and cracks Vanneste with a mighty uppercut! Vanneste falls back against the cage and Baals unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vanneste is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Baals screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Baals!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1# Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Dude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dude lands a right hook to the body.
#KD# Dude drops Frost with a beautiful combination! Frost stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dude is looking for the KO!#ROC# Frost is rocked! No joy there for Dude, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Dude finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Frost circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Dude. Frost falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Dude!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Young Dude!
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