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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Hullaby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baird as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Hullaby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baird manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baird pulls Hullaby in to control the position.
Baird has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Baird.
Baird could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hullaby misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Baird counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baird.
Hullaby throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hullaby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baird just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kent Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tykivas Hullaby.
Baird stops a takedown attempt from Hullaby.
#BC#
Baird breaks the clinch.
Baird dives in for a single leg takedown but Hullaby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2##TD#
Baird shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hullaby is trying to defend but Baird finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ground and pound from Baird.
It looks like Baird is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Baird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hullaby has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Baird is trying to work for a kimura but Hullaby is defending well.
#T3#
Hullaby is trying to get back to full guard.
Hullaby missing with punches from the bottom.
Hullaby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hullaby tries to roll over but Baird keeps him under control.
Baird content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Baird stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hullaby thows a leg kick but Baird checks it #CL#
and Baird counters by clinching up. #TD#
Baird has clasped his hands together around Hullaby's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Baird creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hullaby taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SU#
Baird decides to stand back up. Baird steps back and let's Hullaby get back to his feet.
Hullaby shoots in for a takedown but Baird shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baird tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hullaby manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Baird dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hullaby looks for a takedown but Baird sprawls well.#CL#
Baird closes the distance and clinches.
Hullaby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baird avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hullaby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hullaby tries to pull guard but Baird forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kent Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tykivas Hullaby.#TD#
Baird has clasped his hands together around Hullaby's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hullaby is looking to get back to his feet here but Baird is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hullaby's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hullaby's body.
#T1##SUB#
Baird is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hullaby taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Baird.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kent Baird!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Baird closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Baird has clasped his hands together around Storm's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Storm avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Baird.
Baird tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB#
Baird tries for a kimura but Storm is defending well.
Baird wants to stand but Storm is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Storm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SU#
Baird has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Baird takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
Baird with a poor takedown
and Storm counters with a right hand to the body.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Storm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Baird counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baird.
Baird keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storm's efforts to push away.#BC#
Baird breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Baird tries to keep at a distance but Storm has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Baird escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Baird gets caught napping as Storm dives in and scores a takedown. Baird manages to retain guard.
Storm controlling from the top position.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird trying to control the position here. #T3#
Baird keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
Baird has control of Storm's left arm, preventing Storm from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Storm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Storm stands up and waves to Baird to follow him.
We've been informed that Storm has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Baird really is a fat lump.
Baird changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storm tries to avoid it but Baird manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storm to the ground. Storm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Baird looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Storm!
Storm bucks up and tries to throw Baird off but instead Baird has got his back!
Baird not allowing Storm to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird is hanging on to Storm's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Storm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Baird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baird keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storm's efforts to push away.
Baird can't break the clinch.
Baird has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Baird has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Storm is trying to keep an underhook but Baird manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Storm wants to improve his position but Baird is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Baird connects with a nice short shot to Storm's temple.
Storm taking some punishment here, with Baird in his half guard.
Storm wants to control but Baird is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Storm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baird haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baird looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Storm on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baird prevents Storm from improving his position.
Storm pushes Baird off looking to stand but Baird dives back in and keeps control.
Baird controlling the action here.
Storm is looking to improve his position.
Storm is breathing heavily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Storm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baird scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baird in particular looking to stall.
Baird working the head and body with strikes.
Storm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baird is looking to stand up but Storm won't let him.
Baird postures up and lands a big shot to Storm's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Storm wants to get back to his feet but Baird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Baird gets a double leg takedown into Storm's guard.
Storm working a defensive guard here.
Baird wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Baird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Baird has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Storm is proving hard to escape from.
Storm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Storm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baird scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baird has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Storm is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Baird closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Baird dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Baird drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baird working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baird working away.
Baird lands a nice forearm strike.
Storm is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Baird stands up and beckons Storm to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Storm takes the fight into the clinch.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Baird gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Baird is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baird has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baird wanted to stand there but Storm had control of the position. #SU#
Baird decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baird shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Storm sprawls well. Storm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baird gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Storm.
Storm fails to land the takedown.
Baird seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Storm with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Baird decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Storm's guard.
Kent Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Storm.
Baird wants to stand but Storm has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Storm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baird is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SU#
Baird stands and steps away. Storm gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Baird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Storm trying to control the position here.
Baird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baird lands a couple of digs.#T4##SU#
Baird stands and steps away. Storm gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Baird goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Storm moves into the clinch successfully.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Baird has double underhooks.
Storm tries to circle away but Baird has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Baird gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Storm regains guard.
Storm wants to get back to his feet but Baird passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Baird!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Baird gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kent Baird has been cut.#TD#
Baird gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Davis is trying to stand back up but Baird is controlling him
Baird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though.
Baird could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Baird working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Baird.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird chips away with some ground and pound.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baird content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baird landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SU#
Baird decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Davis, up you get! #CL2#
Davis has managed to clinch.
Baird can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Davis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Baird misses the target.#CL#
Baird has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
#BC#
Baird breaks from the clinch.
Davis tries to bum rush Baird with a series of wild strikes but Baird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baird drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davis sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Davis gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. Davis manages to retain guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Davis manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Baird clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baird takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Baird closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Davis instigates a clinch.
Davis'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.
Davis tries to stall but Baird uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3##BC2#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Davis pushes Baird up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baird defends well and Davis ends up having to push Baird into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Davis instigates a clinch. #BC#
Baird breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Baird closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Davis has one foot on Baird's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Davis forces Baird back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Davis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baird blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Baird's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Davis dives in looking to finish as Baird flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Davis's strikes! Davis is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Baird's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Baird was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Davis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Baird closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bronze to the mat! Bronze manages to get full guard.
Baird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bronze throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Baird with a nice head shot there.
Baird controlling from the top position.
Baird throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baird 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.
Bronze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bronze isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baird stacks Bronze 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 Baird!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Baird working the ground and pound.
Baird scoring with punches and elbows.
Baird wants to stand but Bronze has his arm trapped.
Bronze tries to improve position but can't.
Bronze tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Baird lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bronze wants to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
Baird could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Bronze is desperately trying to improve his position but Baird has a good base and remains in mount.
Baird breaks from Bronze's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Baird breaks from Bronze's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bronze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bronze tries to reverse the position but Baird maintains control.
Bronze looks winded!
The referee warns Bronze that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Baird controlling from mount.
Bronze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baird lands a nice shot to the head.
Baird tries to control but Bronze wriggling away.
Baird controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Baird looking to secure an arm triangle but Bronze defends it well.
Baird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Baird avoids the attempt from Bronze to control.
Bronze working to try and regain half guard.
Bronze tries to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
Baird trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Baird dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bronze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baird to the mat! Baird manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Baird is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bronze throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Baird's body to avoid the submission. Baird has instead reached around Bronze's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Baird arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kent Baird!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Baird shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Baird is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baird cracks Evans with a solid left hand.
Evans wants to stand up but Baird is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Baird stands up from Evans's guard - Baird perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Baird closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Evans quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Baird is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baird looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Evans makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Evans.
Baird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Evans is trying to keep Baird in close.
Baird is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Baird content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baird scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baird could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU#
Baird decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Evans, up you get! #TD2#
Evans manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baird on his heels. He'll look to pass Baird's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Baird scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Evans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans shoots and misses
and Baird counters with a right hand to the body. #T3##CL2#
Evans clinches.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baird avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baird pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kent Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Evans.
Evans looks winded!#TD#
Baird drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Baird stands up from Evans's guard - Baird perhaps looking for a knockout.
Baird shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baird circles away.#TD#
Baird fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Evans to the ground. Baird is now in Evans's guard.
Evans is wriggling around but Baird manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Well, if Baird is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Baird decides to stand up. #CL#
Baird gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Baird dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Evans rushes Baird and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans is looking to slow Baird down with leg kicks.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
Evans misses with a takedown #CL#
and Baird counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans looking to slow down the pace here.
Evans working hard to break the clinch.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Evans can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Baird with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Baird has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Evans is trying to keep an underhook but Baird manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Evans looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Baird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Baird eventually gives up the hold.
Baird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Baird landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baird controlling the action here.
Baird landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU#
Baird stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Baird moves into the clinch.#T3#
Baird tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Baird drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Evans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Baird pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.
Baird misses with a head kick.
Evans drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baird defends it well.#TD#
Baird closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Evans quickly recovers to half guard.
Baird 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Baird decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4##TD#
Baird manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Evans on his heels. He'll look to pass Evans's guard now, I'm sure.
Evans is breathing heavily.#SU#
Baird gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Baird misses with a double jab.
Evans drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baird defends it well.
Baird leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kent Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Evans.#TD#
Evans gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. Evans manages to retain guard.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baird manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Baird dominated that second round.
That's time! Baird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Evans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baird's guard.#ES#
Baird is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Evans presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Evans misses with some punches.
Baird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Evans holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baird has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baird has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Evans landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
#T1#
Baird stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baird pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Baird gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SU#
Baird stands up from half guard.
Evans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Baird.
#T2##BC#
Baird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jordan Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kent Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Evans.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - Baird sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Evans tries for a takedown but Baird sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Baird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans keeps control of Baird as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baird is trying to pull guard but Evans turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baird just stands there and leans against the cage.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baird just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Baird.
Evans blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Baird pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##TD#
Baird closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Evans's guard.
Jordan Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baird controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baird has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 Kent Baird.
Well Baird 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Baird!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Baird is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Max's half guard.
Max is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baird's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baird's back!
Max controlling well, preventing Baird from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Max is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Baird with him. Baird is trying to defend but Max has an arm under the chin now! Baird grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Power Max!
An out of breath Power Max 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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