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Event:
SyFi 29
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker misses with a looping left.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Grigorian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nuclear Physiques in the buildup to the fight.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baker. #ES#
Grigorian throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baker with a poor takedown
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorian's corner calls for a 1-2. Grigorian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grigorian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker tries for a takedown but Grigorian circles away easily#KD#
and Grigorian counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baker! Grigorian lets Baker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Baker is rocked!
Hosep Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Grigorian coming out on top.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Baker throws a series of punches but Grigorian avoids them all with ease.
Baker seems to have recovered his senses.
Grigorian lands a nice hook to Baker's body. Baker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grigorian lands a really nice looking cross but Baker seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian's corner calls for a 1-2. Grigorian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grigorian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Baker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hosep Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Baker.
Grigorian throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Baker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baker showed some decent athleticism there.
Baker looks winded!
Grigorian desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Grigorian pushes Baker off looking to stand but Baker dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Baker wants to take a breather but Grigorian is having none of it.
Grigorian keeping control of the position. #SU2#
Baker stands up and beckons Grigorian to join him on the feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Good exchange - Grigorian coming out on top.
Grigorian lands the left hand.
Grigorian scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.
Baker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grigorian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grigorian cracks Baker with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hosep Grigorian dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Grigorian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grigorian scores with a jab.
Grigorian works Baker's body with a nice hook.
Jack Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker goes for a double leg but Grigorian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grigorian continues to drive forward.
Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker tries to clinch but Grigorian moves away
and Grigorian counters with a left to the body.
Hosep Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Grigorian connects with a right hand. Baker shakes it off.
Grigorian lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baker walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker misses with a body shot.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker is breathing heavily.#T1#
Baker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Grigorian.
Baker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grigorian rather than just go for the knockout.
Grigorian's corner calls for a 1-2. Grigorian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grigorian cracks Baker with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Baker falls to his knees and Grigorian doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hosep Grigorian!
The defeated Jack Baker had this to say: 'I'd like to congratulate my opponent on the victory, thank you to the fans for coming out tonight and supporting us, I'll come back better than ever.'.
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Event:
SyFi 19
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Baker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baker is controlling him well.
Nurmagabeeb being controlled for a moment.
Baker trying to control the position but Nurmagabeeb is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to buck Baker off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb sneaks out the side door and pushes Baker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Baker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Nurmagabeeb sneaks out the side door and pushes Baker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagabeeb misses with the combination.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagabeeb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Baker gets a double leg takedown into Nurmagabeeb's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nurmagabeeb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch.
Nurmagabeeb walks into a stiff left hand from Baker.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagabeeb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Baker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nurmagabeeb tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baker is in Nurmagabeeb's guard.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Baker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Baker looks winded!
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagabeeb.
#BC#
Nurmagabeeb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a series of strikes that have Nurmagabeeb backpedaling.
#T3#
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagabeeb.
#CL2#
Baker clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Nurmagabeeb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagabeeb throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range. #CL2#
Baker forces Nurmagabeeb back against the cage and clinches.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Nurmagabeeb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Nurmagabeeb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Baker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagabeeb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagabeeb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Baker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nurmagabeeb's guard.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Baker looking to score a takedown here. Nurmagabeeb is defending well but Baker drives through and ends up in Nurmagabeeb's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nurmagabeeb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Baker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nurmagabeeb is wriggling around but Baker manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Nurmagabeeb looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurmagabeeb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker wants to free his trapped foot but Nurmagabeeb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nurmagabeeb wants to get back to his feet.
#T1##ES#
Nurmagabeeb manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Baker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Nurmagabeeb blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position.#BC#
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Nurmagabeeb does no damage.
Baker misses with a hook
and Nurmagabeeb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Nurmagabeeb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Baker gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagabeeb is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baker is controlling him well.#SU2#
Baker stands up.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagabeeb.
#TD2#
Nurmagabeeb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3##ES#
Nurmagabeeb uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nurmagabeeb blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Baker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baker stops Nurmagabeeb from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Baker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurmagabeeb did well to prevent Baker getting side control.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagabeeb wants to get back to his feet.
Baker trying to control from Nurmagabeeb's half guard. Nurmagabeeb has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #ES#
Nurmagabeeb pushes Baker off and gets back to his feet.
Baker moves forwards but Nurmagabeeb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagabeeb shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baker eats them both and turns towards Nurmagabeeb to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Baker misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagabeeb misses the target.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagabeeb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagabeeb misses the target.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a straight right. Baker didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagabeeb slips under a jab.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagabeeb walks into a straight right hand from Baker.#TD2#
Baker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurmagabeeb did well to prevent Baker getting side control.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb is trying to stand up here but Baker is controlling him well.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmagabeeb'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.
Baker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagabeeb tries to get out of the position.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb kicks off Baker and gets to his feet.
Baker misses with a hook to the body
enabling Nurmagabeeb to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker throws a series of punches but Nurmagabeeb avoids them all with ease.
Baker throws a head kick that misses
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker throws a right and a left that Nurmagabeeb avoids nicely. #T2##CL2#
Baker clinches up with Nurmagabeeb and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Baker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Baker is on him like a limpet, forcing Nurmagabeeb back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Baker has Nurmagabeeb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Baker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nurmagabeeb tumbling to the mat - Baker dives into Nurmagabeeb's guard.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Baker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Baker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nurmagabeeb's guard.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Baker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Nurmagabeeb manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagabeeb lands an overhand right.
Nurmagabeeb cracks Baker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
It looked like Nurmagabeeb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a nice head shot.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Nurmagabeeb misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a straight right hand.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagabeeb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jack Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagabeeb jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurmagabeeb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Baker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nurmagabeeb napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Nurmagabeeb bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagabeeb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagabeeb, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jack Baker had this to say: 'I'd like to congratulate my opponent on the victory, thank you to the fans for coming out tonight and supporting us, I'll come back better than ever.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Baker dives in and scores a takedown into Melton's guard.#SUB#
Melton is looking for a triangle but Baker pushes his legs off easily.
Baker is looking to stand up but Melton won't let him.
Melton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baker trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom.
Baker throwing strikes from guard but Melton blocks nicely.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker wanted to stand there but Melton had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker throwing strikes from guard but Melton blocks nicely. #T1#
Baker is working Melton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baker wants to control from the top but Melton keeps moving. #SUB#
Melton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker distracts Melton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Melton.
Baker loads up on a big left hand. Melton felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Baker looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Melton can't hide his disappointment, as Baker celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Baker!
After winning the bout, Jack Baker 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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