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SYN K-1 å…«
Date: Mar 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Badweather Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sloppy strikes from Badweather Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Lloyd Badweather Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badweather Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badweather Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badweather Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Badweather Jr backs off Baker throws a huge counter combo but Badweather Jr manages to avoid it all.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Badweather Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Badweather Jr - just one landing.
Badweather Jr lands a head shot.
Badweather Jr throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Badweather Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Badweather Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baker on the side of the head.
Badweather Jr lands with a straight right. Baker didn't see that one coming.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Badweather Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badweather Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Badweather Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Badweather Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Badweather Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Badweather Jr circles away.
Badweather Jr throwing a counter right hand but Baker manages to avoid it.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Badweather Jr is out of range.
Badweather Jr scores with a one two! Baker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Badweather Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Badweather Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Badweather Jr misses with a double jab.
Badweather Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Badweather Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badweather Jr lands with a right hand.
Badweather Jr tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badweather Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baker eats them both and turns towards Badweather Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Badweather Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Badweather Jr clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker throws a hook but Badweather Jr avoids it easily.
Badweather Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Badweather Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badweather Jr.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Badweather Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Badweather Jr lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Badweather Jr connects with a single shot there.
Badweather Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Badweather Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Badweather Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Badweather Jr misses.
Good shot there by Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baker at a distance.
Badweather Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badweather Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baker throws a series of punches but Badweather Jr moves out of range.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker scores with a three punch combo!
Badweather Jr cracks Baker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CL2#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Baker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badweather Jr's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Baker leaning against his opponent.
Badweather Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Badweather Jr wants to break free but Baker has control.
Baker prevents Badweather Jr from breaking the clinch.
Badweather Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Badweather Jr up against the ropes.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker avoiding damage.
#BC#
Badweather Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Badweather Jr misses its target.
Badweather Jr lands with a straight right. Baker didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badweather Jr.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badweather Jr.
A punch combination from Badweather Jr misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Badweather Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Baker slips under a jab from Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Badweather Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Badweather Jr looks to land a combination. Baker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Badweather Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker misses with the combination.
Badweather Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Badweather Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Badweather Jr scores with a one two! Baker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Badweather Jr looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Baker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baker swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Badweather Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Badweather Jr slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Badweather Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Badweather Jr.
A jab from Baker misses.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Badweather Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Badweather Jr lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Baker pushes Badweather Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Badweather Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Badweather Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Badweather Jr lands with a straight right. Baker didn't see that one coming.
Badweather Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badweather Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lloyd Badweather Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badweather Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Baker has managed to clinch.
Baker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Badweather Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Badweather Jr swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Baker missing with a left hand there. Badweather Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Badweather Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Badweather Jr throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Lloyd Badweather Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Badweather Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Badweather Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baker staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Badweather Jr misses its target.
Badweather Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Badweather Jr connects with a jab.
Badweather Jr staying out of range there.
Badweather Jr throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Baker misses the target.
Baker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badweather Jr.
#T3#
A jab from Badweather Jr finds it's way through Baker's defenses.
A jab from Baker does it's job there.
Baker misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Badweather Jr scores with a hook.
Badweather Jr stalks Baker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baker's face. Baker staggers backwards, shaken.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badweather Jr works Baker's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badweather Jr.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badweather Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Badweather Jr can't break the clinch.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Badweather Jr.
Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badweather Jr tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.
Badweather Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Badweather Jr working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badweather Jr.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Badweather Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Badweather Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Badweather Jr lands the left hand.
Badweather Jr misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Badweather Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baker throws a series of punches but Badweather Jr avoids them all with ease.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badweather Jr lands a head shot.
Badweather Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badweather Jr thuds his right hand into Baker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Badweather Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Badweather Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Badweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baker.
Badweather Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker swinging wildly here.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Badweather Jr throwing a counter right hand but Baker manages to avoid it.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Badweather Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Badweather Jr looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Baker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Badweather Jr coming out on top.#T1#
A punch combination from Badweather Jr misses.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Badweather Jr moved out of range nicely.
Badweather Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baker. Baker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Badweather Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Badweather Jr slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Badweather Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Badweather Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Badweather Jr moves away and avoids it.
Badweather Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker defending well as Badweather Jr loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Baker pushes Badweather Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Badweather Jr lands with a right to the head.
Badweather Jr is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Badweather Jr is trying to break the clinch but Baker is controlling him.
Baker is looking to control Badweather Jr's arms but Badweather Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baker has his back to the ropes. #T2#
Badweather Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Badweather Jr digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Badweather Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badweather Jr swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
A jab from Badweather Jr does it's job there.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Badweather Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Badweather Jr catches Baker right on the button with a cross.
Badweather Jr throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Badweather Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Badweather Jr.
Baker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Baker misses. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Badweather Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Badweather Jr throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Badweather Jr throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Badweather Jr connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Badweather Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Badweather Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Badweather Jr scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker takes one on the button.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Badweather Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Baker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Badweather Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Badweather Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badweather Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badweather Jr.
Baker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badweather Jr.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Badweather Jr is looking to counter punch.
Badweather Jr staying out of range there.
A jab from Badweather Jr misses.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Baker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Badweather Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Badweather Jr throwing a counter right hand but Baker manages to avoid it.
Badweather Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Baker slips under a jab.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Badweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baker.
Badweather Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Badweather Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badweather Jr cracks Baker with a good jab.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Badweather Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Badweather Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Baker.
I think Badweather Jr 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Badweather Jr!
As Lloyd Badweather Jr got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Da Badweathers are here! Da Badweathers are here! Fook the Badweathers you say? Den fook U!
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In defeat, Tom Baker stepped up to the mic, saying 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'. |
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Event:
SYN K-1 五
Date: Feb 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Baker swinging wildly here.
Steve Jr looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Baker swings for the body but Steve Jr moves out of range.
Baker misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Steve Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baker tries to clinch up
and Steve Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker tries to clinch but Steve Jr is having none of it.
Steve Jr takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tom Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Steve Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baker looks to land a combination. Steve Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker slips a jab from Steve Jr.
Baker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Baker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steve Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steve Jr, as that shot connected.
Steve Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baker wants to clinch up but Steve Jr keeps it at a distance.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve Jr scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steve Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve Jr.
As Steve Jr backs off Baker throws a huge counter combo but Steve Jr manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker dips to his left and cracks Steve Jr with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baker, as that shot connected.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Steve Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve Jr.#T2#
Steve Jr defending well as Baker loads up on a big left hand.
Steve Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steve Jr misses with a body shot.
Baker misses with a hook
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Steve Jr's head but Steve Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Steve Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Steve Jr's head but Steve Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steve Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve Jr swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Steve Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve Jr lands with a nice combination. Baker backs away looking to recover.
Steve Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Steve Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baker moves away from the strike by Steve Jr.
Baker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Steve Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Jr looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.#KD2#
Baker scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Steve Jr to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT2#It looks like George Steve Jr has been cut.
Steve Jr thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baker misses with a hook
and Steve Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Steve Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baker misses with a double jab
letting Steve Jr counter with a right hand. #T4#
Baker looks to land a left hand but Steve Jr moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Steve Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve Jr lunges at Baker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baker's hand.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker off the ropes and back into range.
Baker looks to land a combination but Steve Jr avoids it well.
Baker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steve Jr's head.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Steve Jr moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Steve Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Steve Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker looks to land a right hand but Steve Jr moved out of range.
Baker connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Tom Baker should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on George Steve Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Steve Jr throwing a counter right hand but Baker manages to avoid it.
Baker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Baker throws a right hand that Steve Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve Jr also avoids with ease.
Baker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Steve Jr.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker throws a hook but Steve Jr blocks it.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve Jr cracks Baker with an open hand slap.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Baker misses.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Steve Jr is looking to counter punch.
Steve Jr moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Steve Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steve Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve Jr misses with a body shot.
Tom Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve Jr moves out of range as Baker strikes.
Steve Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baker throws out a counter right but Steve Jr avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Baker works Steve Jr's body with a nice hook.
Baker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steve Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Steve Jr swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker is looking for the big counter here.
Baker tries to clinch but Steve Jr moves out of range.
Steve Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steve Jr walks into a left hand.
Baker throws a right and a left that Steve Jr avoids nicely. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker missing with a left hand there. Steve Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Baker throws out a counter right but Steve Jr avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steve Jr connects with a single shot there.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Steve Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Steve Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve Jr throws a big counter combination but Baker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice cross by Baker.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Steve Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve Jr cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
Steve Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steve Jr dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Steve Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve Jr.
Nice body punch from Baker.
Baker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steve Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve Jr with a hook.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steve Jr defending well as Baker loads up on a big left hand.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steve Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Baker tries to bum rush Steve Jr with a series of wild strikes but Steve Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tom Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Steve Jr.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve Jr.#ROC#Baker is rocked!
Steve Jr slips under a jab.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve Jr finish him?
Steve Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steve Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). George Steve Jr!
Our winner, George Steve Jr, 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.
Tom Baker spoke after the fight, saying 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'. |
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Event:
SYN K-1 一
Date: Jan 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Badweather Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Badweather Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Badweather Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Badweather Jr.
Baker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Badweather Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Badweather Jr throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Badweather Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Badweather Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Badweather Jr does it's job there.
Badweather Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker. #CL2#
Baker rushes Badweather Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Badweather Jr backwards. #BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Badweather Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Badweather Jr thuds his right hand into Baker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badweather Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Badweather Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Badweather Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Baker throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Badweather Jr avoids it by throwing Baker back against the ropes. #T1##BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Baker.
Badweather Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Badweather Jr throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badweather Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Badweather Jr misses the target.
Badweather Jr scores with a jab.
Baker moves out of range as Badweather Jr strikes.
Badweather Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Badweather Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Badweather Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker moves out of range as Badweather Jr strikes.#CL2#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Badweather Jr, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short right from Baker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
Baker lands a right hand.
Baker is stalling here.
#T2#
Badweather Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Badweather Jr's efforts to push away.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Badweather Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Badweather Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Badweather Jr throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Badweather Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
#CL2#
Badweather Jr gets tackled into the ropes by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Baker avoiding damage as Badweather Jr throws knees to the body.
Baker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Badweather Jr up against the ropes.
Badweather Jr tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position. #BC2#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Badweather Jr missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Badweather Jr lands a jab to Baker's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Badweather Jr misses.
Badweather Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Badweather Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Badweather Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Badweather Jr misses with a straight right.
Baker throws a series of strikes that have Badweather Jr backpedaling.
Badweather Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Badweather Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4##CL2#
Badweather Jr tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badweather Jr.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Badweather Jr controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lloyd Badweather Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badweather Jr misses the jab.
Baker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Badweather Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Badweather Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker missing with knees to the body.
Baker has Badweather Jr pushed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lloyd Badweather Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Badweather Jr.#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Baker lands with a short shot to the head.
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Badweather Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Baker controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baker lands a right hand.
Badweather Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Baker trying to land knees to the body.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Baker tries to clinch there but Badweather Jr circles away.
Badweather Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Badweather Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Lloyd Badweather Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Badweather Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Badweather Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Badweather Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badweather Jr misses with a right hand
and Baker counters with a straight right hand.
Baker wants to clinch up but Badweather Jr keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Badweather Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Badweather Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Baker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Badweather Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Badweather Jr throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Baker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baker avoids the body shot from Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Badweather Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Badweather Jr scores with a one two! Baker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Badweather Jr.#CL2#
Badweather Jr gets tackled into the ropes by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch.
Badweather Jr tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.
Baker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Badweather Jr up against the ropes.#T3#
Badweather Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Baker keeps control of Badweather Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baker drops his hands momentarily and Badweather Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Badweather Jr.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Badweather Jr breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Baker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lloyd Badweather Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Badweather Jr lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker looks to land a right hand but Badweather Jr moved out of range.
Baker wants to clinch.
Badweather Jr staying out of range there.
Badweather Jr feints a jab promting Baker to slip. Badweather Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Baker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Badweather Jr moves away and avoids it.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badweather Jr throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Badweather Jr throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badweather Jr throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Baker moves forwards but Badweather Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Badweather Jr back into the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Badweather Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Badweather Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Badweather Jr circles away.
Badweather Jr missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Badweather Jr misses the jab.
Badweather Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Badweather Jr misses.
Badweather Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Badweather Jr misses with a looping left.
Badweather Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Badweather Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
Badweather Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Badweather Jr misses with an uppercut.
Baker looks to land a combination but Badweather Jr avoids it well.
Badweather Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker.#CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baker as Badweather Jr tries to tie him up.
Baker effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Baker is stalling here.
Badweather Jr is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position.
Baker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Badweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Badweather Jr avoids it.
Baker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badweather Jr backwards.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badweather Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
#T2##BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Badweather Jr throws a combination. Baker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Baker slips a jab from Badweather Jr.
Baker takes one to the chin there.
Badweather Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Badweather Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Badweather Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Badweather Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Badweather Jr works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Baker clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Badweather Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Badweather Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badweather Jr is looking to counter punch.
Baker moves out of range as Badweather Jr strikes.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Badweather Jr back into the ropes.
Baker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Badweather Jr up against the ropes.#T3#
Baker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Badweather Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Badweather Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Badweather Jr slips under a jab from Baker.
Badweather Jr throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Badweather Jr dips to his left and cracks Baker with an uppercut!
Badweather Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badweather Jr.
#T4#
Badweather Jr throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Badweather Jr blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
#CL2#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker tries to stall but Badweather Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baker is trying to stall.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Baker on the inside.
Badweather Jr blocking some punches.
A short right from Baker.
Baker lands a left hand.
Badweather Jr blocks an uppercut.
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 Lloyd Badweather Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Badweather Jr, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lloyd Badweather Jr!
An intense looking Lloyd Badweather Jr took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Da Badweathers are here! Da Badweathers are here! Fook the Badweathers you say? Den fook U!
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Tom Baker spoke after the fight, saying 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'. |
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Event:
EK 23 - World Series
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baker throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Baker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!
Baker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz is looking to slow Baker down with leg kicks.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Baker darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.#T1##CL2#
Baker has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Baker prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diaz misses the jab.
Baker throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baker is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Diaz.
Baker blocking some punches.
Come on Baker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker checks a low kick from Diaz.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baker checks a leg kick.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Baker's ribs.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Baker down.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tom Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Baker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Tom Baker has been cut.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juan Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baker stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Baker is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baker wants to clinch.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Baker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Baker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz thumps Baker with a low kick.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz with the inside leg kick.
Baker takes one to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Baker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDiaz.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Baker's cut.
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.#R3#
Diaz misses with the body kick
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
A nice side step and Baker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
A big right from Baker misses.
Diaz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz looks for the body kick but Baker saw that one coming.
Baker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch.
Baker is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Baker lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker blocking some punches.
#T2#
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juan Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Baker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diaz with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Diaz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Baker'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.#R4#
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Baker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baker wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
A little jabbing left from Baker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Baker rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Baker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.#CL2#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diaz gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A short left from Baker.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Diaz controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz thumps Baker with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker tries to clinch up.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Baker forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Baker tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Diaz had his way with Tom Baker in that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Baker's cut.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Baker's knee but Baker avoids it well.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baker's sensitive parts.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Baker wants to clinch.
Diaz thinks about countering with a head kick.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker lands a slapping body shot.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baker avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baker scrambles back to his feet.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.#CL2#
Baker clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Diaz working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Baker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baker scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Baker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz avoiding damage as Baker throws knees to the body.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Juan Diaz!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Juan Diaz!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Juan Diaz!
Juan Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Tom Baker had this to say: 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'. |
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Event:
{EK} 16: Fallout
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker tries to clinch up.
Baker lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saiyan Prince.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saiyan Prince scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saiyan Prince displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
A combination from Saiyan Prince does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saiyan Prince throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saiyan Prince scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saiyan Prince lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vegeta Saiyan Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saiyan Prince avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saiyan Prince scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Baker has Saiyan Prince up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T1#
Saiyan Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Baker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saiyan Prince lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Saiyan Prince escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saiyan Prince backs up against the ropes.
Saiyan Prince uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Saiyan Prince lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saiyan Prince lands a leg kick that knocks Baker off balance momentarily.
Saiyan Prince avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Saiyan Prince.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saiyan Prince.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saiyan Prince is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saiyan Prince keeps the fight on the outside.
Saiyan Prince cracks Baker with a good jab.#T2##CL#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saiyan Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
A short right from Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saiyan Prince has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saiyan Prince can turn it around.
Baker misses with some punches.
Saiyan Prince tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Saiyan Prince working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker lands a left hand.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saiyan Prince scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Saiyan Prince tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vegeta Saiyan Prince dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Saiyan Prince was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baker is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saiyan Prince has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saiyan Prince with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saiyan Prince catches Baker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Baker rushes Saiyan Prince and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Saiyan Prince has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saiyan Prince tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saiyan Prince scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saiyan Prince tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Saiyan Prince has him pressed against the ropes.
Saiyan Prince lands a right hand.
Baker looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Saiyan Prince.
#BC2#
Saiyan Prince breaks from the clinch.
Saiyan Prince scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Saiyan Prince connects with a leg kick.
Saiyan Prince cracks Baker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saiyan Prince lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saiyan Prince paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saiyan Prince misses the shot to the body.
Saiyan Prince misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Saiyan Prince.
Baker 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.
Saiyan Prince avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saiyan Prince keeps Baker at a distance using the push kick.
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saiyan Prince scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baker lands a really nice looking cross but Saiyan Prince seems unphased.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saiyan Prince swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Saiyan Prince fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saiyan Prince 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.
Baker tries to clinch
enabling Saiyan Prince to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Saiyan Prince, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saiyan Prince swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Saiyan Prince lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Saiyan Prince showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baker staying out of range there.
Saiyan Prince turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saiyan Prince scores with a nice head shot.
Saiyan Prince moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saiyan Prince bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saiyan Prince paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saiyan Prince jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saiyan Prince scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saiyan Prince throws a head kick that misses.
Baker tries to clinch
and Saiyan Prince counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saiyan Prince keeps the fight on the outside.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker tries to clinch but Saiyan Prince moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vegeta Saiyan Prince showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Nice cross by Saiyan Prince.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saiyan Prince, as that shot connected.
Baker wants to clinch up but Saiyan Prince keeps it at a distance.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Baker misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saiyan Prince! But no joy.
Baker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saiyan Prince lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince scores with a push kick.
Saiyan Prince fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vegeta Saiyan Prince seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saiyan Prince scores with a nice right hand.
Saiyan Prince needs to keep his hands up - Baker had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saiyan Prince swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saiyan Prince fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saiyan Prince explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saiyan Prince lands a nice shot to the body.
Baker cracks Saiyan Prince with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saiyan Prince with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tom Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Saiyan Prince pushes Baker away with a front kick.
Baker tries to bum rush Saiyan Prince with a series of wild strikes but Saiyan Prince uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saiyan Prince scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saiyan Prince lands a jab to Baker's midsection.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saiyan Prince smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saiyan Prince lands a body shot.
Saiyan Prince scores with a spinning back kick!
Saiyan Prince with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baker walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince scores with a hook.
Saiyan Prince lands a jab.
Baker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saiyan Prince closes the distance and catches Baker with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Baker is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Baker is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Baker is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Saiyan Prince takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vegeta Saiyan Prince!
Tom Baker was interviewed post fight and said 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'. |
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Event:
EK 11_APEX REVOLUTION
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suluhu digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Suluhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Suluhu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
Suluhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Suluhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice leg kick.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Baker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Suluhu. #T1#
Baker throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu scores with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Baker backing away here, and Suluhu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Tom Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu slips a jab from Baker.
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Suluhu works Baker's body with a nice hook.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Suluhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Baker moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Tom Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
Nice straight punches there by Suluhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suluhu.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Suluhu's head but Suluhu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baker rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Baker lunges at Suluhu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Suluhu's hand.
Baker throws a poor cross that misses
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suluhu counters with a solid body kick.
Baker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suluhu. That one must have hurt.
Baker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suluhu.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into Baker's torso.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suluhu lands a front kick.
Suluhu keeps Baker at a distance using the push kick.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.#T4#
Nice body punch from Suluhu.
Baker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suluhu.
Baker misses with the combination.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Suluhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suluhu. Suluhu obviously looking to wear him down.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suluhu stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassim Suluhu 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#
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suluhu blocks a jab.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
Baker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suluhu.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tom Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suluhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker misses with a hook
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Good exchange - Suluhu coming out on top.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
Baker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Suluhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Baker's side.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Suluhu.
Baker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suluhu throws a front kick that sends Baker stumbling back into the ropes.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Suluhu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Baker's side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suluhu - the referee stops the clock and Baker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suluhu. Baker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Suluhu connects with a leg kick.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Baker misses with a lunging right hand
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
Baker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Baker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suluhu. That one must have hurt.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Suluhu lands the left hand.
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suluhu keeps Baker at a distance using the push kick.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
Suluhu lands a jab to Baker's midsection.
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
Suluhu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body.
Suluhu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baker will feel that in the morning.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baker takes a step back to recover.
Suluhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Baker if he has to take too many more of those.
#T4#
Suluhu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suluhu cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baker at a distance.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a good, hard body kick but Baker shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Baker throws a big counter combination but Suluhu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suluhu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suluhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassim Suluhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into Baker's torso.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Baker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Suluhu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Baker misses with a looping left.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suluhu.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baker misses with a looping left.
Suluhu throws a good cross that connects.
Baker jabs Suluhu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suluhu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Suluhu lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suluhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suluhu lands a jab to the nose.
Baker throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body.
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body.
Suluhu pushes Baker away with a front kick.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suluhu cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baker will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Suluhu. #T2#
Baker looks to throw the jab but Suluhu is out of range.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suluhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Baker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baker avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Suluhu lands a jab to the head.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Suluhu jabs Baker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Suluhu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baker's sensitive parts.
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Suluhu slips under a jab.#T3#
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suluhu.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Baker misses with the combination.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suluhu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Suluhu had a free shot at his head there.
Baker misses with a looping left.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suluhu lands a leg kick that knocks Baker off balance momentarily.
Baker throws a right and a left that Suluhu avoids nicely. #T4#
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker takes one on the button.
Suluhu works Baker's body with a nice hook.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suluhu. That's going to slow Baker down.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu keeps Baker at a distance using the push kick.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Suluhu is out of range.
Baker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suluhu counters with a good, hard body kick but Baker shrugs it off.
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu pushes Baker away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suluhu 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!
After the fight, Kassim Suluhu 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.
The defeated Tom Baker had this to say: 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'. |
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Event:
ETERNAL COMBAT
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker ducks right into an uppercut from Badweather Jr.
A punch combination from Badweather Jr misses.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badweather Jr moves away.
Badweather Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Badweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badweather Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Badweather Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Badweather Jr misses with a double jab.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Badweather Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Badweather Jr's head but Badweather Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Badweather Jr finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker throws a counter combo.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Baker misses. #T1#
Badweather Jr sizes up Baker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Badweather Jr ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Badweather Jr takes one on the button.
Badweather Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baker throws a jab when Badweather Jr was well out of range.
Baker slips under a jab.
Badweather Jr feints a jab promting Baker to slip. Badweather Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Baker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badweather Jr.
Despite the aggression on Baker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badweather Jr. #KD2#
Baker staggers Badweather Jr with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Badweather Jr looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC2#Badweather Jr is rocked!
Badweather Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Badweather Jr moves out of range as Baker strikes.
Badweather Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badweather Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Badweather Jr lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Baker misses with a looping right.
Badweather Jr connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Badweather Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Badweather Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baker back to the ropes. Badweather Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baker lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Badweather Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker throws a hook but Badweather Jr avoids it easily.
Baker blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Badweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baker.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
It looked like Badweather Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baker.
Badweather Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker takes a swing at Badweather Jr's ribcage but misses.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Badweather Jr is out of range.
Baker takes one on the button.
Baker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Tom Baker should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Baker swings for the body but Badweather Jr moves out of range.
Badweather Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker lands a jab.
Lloyd Badweather Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badweather Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Badweather Jr throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot lands for Badweather Jr.
Baker misses with the combination.
Badweather Jr throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Baker takes one on the button.
Baker drops his hands momentarily and Badweather Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baker catches Badweather Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker throws a series of punches but Badweather Jr moves out of range.
Badweather Jr slips under a jab from Baker.
A big right from Baker misses. #T1#
Baker throws a hook but Badweather Jr blocks it.
Badweather Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut lands for Badweather Jr. That snapped Baker's head back.
Badweather Jr ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baker misses with a looping right.
Badweather Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker throws a hook but Badweather Jr avoids it easily.
Tom Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badweather Jr stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Badweather Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Badweather Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Badweather Jr looks to land a combination. Baker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badweather Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badweather Jr. #T2#
Badweather Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Badweather Jr dodges the punch combination from Baker.
An attempted straight right counter from Badweather Jr misses the target.
Badweather Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Badweather Jr misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Badweather Jr as he connects with a hook.
Badweather Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Badweather Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Badweather Jr scores with a one two! Baker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Badweather Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Badweather Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badweather Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Badweather Jr dominated that second 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.#R3#
Baker throws a series of punches but Badweather Jr avoids them all with ease.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badweather Jr.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Badweather Jr.
Baker walks into a straight right hand from Badweather Jr.
Nice jab there from Badweather Jr.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badweather Jr.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Badweather Jr's head but Badweather Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badweather Jr with a jab.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badweather Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Badweather Jr lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Badweather Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Baker misses with the combination.
Badweather Jr is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Badweather Jr is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Baker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baker misses with the combination.
Baker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloppy strikes from Badweather Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Baker.
Baker misses with the combination.
Baker looks to land a right hand but Badweather Jr moved out of range.
Baker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A combination from Badweather Jr does no damage.
Baker lands a jab to the head.
Badweather Jr connects with a body shot.
Badweather Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Badweather Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
#T2#
Badweather Jr scores with a nice strike.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badweather Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker throws a body punch but Badweather Jr moves out of range.
Baker connects with a nice looking jab.
Badweather Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badweather Jr scores with the left hand. Baker knows he should have avoided that one.
Baker works Badweather Jr's body with a nice hook.
Badweather Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Badweather Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Badweather Jr.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badweather Jr blocks a jab.
Baker connects with a right hand. Badweather Jr shakes it off.
Badweather Jr sizes up Baker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Badweather Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lloyd Badweather Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Badweather Jr throws a one two combo.
Baker lands an overhand right.
Badweather Jr lands the left hand.
Baker misses with the combination.
Badweather Jr staying out of range there.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badweather Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baker throws a body punch but Badweather Jr moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Badweather Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Baker swinging wildly here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker throws a right and a left that Badweather Jr avoids nicely.
It looked like Badweather Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Badweather Jr.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Baker throws a hook but Badweather Jr avoids it easily.#T1#
Baker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Badweather Jr backs up against the ropes.
Baker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lloyd Badweather Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badweather Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Badweather Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baker has time to react.
Badweather Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Baker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Badweather Jr moves out of range as Baker strikes.
Badweather Jr throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Badweather Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badweather Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Badweather Jr scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A lazy left from Badweather Jr finds it's target.
Badweather Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
Badweather Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
#T2#
Baker lands a slapping body shot.
Badweather Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Baker looks to move away, Badweather Jr throws a big counter combo but Baker just gets out of the way.
Baker misses with a straight left.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Badweather Jr lands with a cross.
Badweather Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badweather Jr cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
Badweather Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Badweather Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Badweather Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Badweather Jr had his way with Tom Baker in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Badweather Jr lands with a good body shot.
Badweather Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Baker.
Badweather Jr lunges at Baker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baker's hand.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Badweather Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Badweather Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Badweather Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Badweather Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badweather Jr misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
Badweather Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Badweather Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker misses with a straight left.
A big right from Baker misses.
Badweather Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badweather Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker off the ropes and back into range.
Badweather Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baker throws a series of punches but Badweather Jr avoids them all with ease.
Baker throws a hook but Badweather Jr blocks it.
Badweather Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Badweather Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Badweather Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baker throws a series of punches but Badweather Jr avoids them all with ease.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Badweather Jr moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badweather Jr throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Badweather Jr tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Nice shot by Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Badweather Jr moves away from the strike by Baker.
Baker throws a hook but Badweather Jr avoids it easily.
Badweather Jr stalks Baker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baker's face. Baker staggers backwards, shaken.
Baker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badweather Jr looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Badweather Jr scores with a nice strike.
Badweather Jr cracks Baker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Badweather Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badweather Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Badweather Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Badweather Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Badweather Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Badweather Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lloyd Badweather Jr!
Lloyd Badweather Jr 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.
Tom Baker spoke after the fight, saying 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'. |
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Event:
Friday Shootout 6
Date: Jun 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackmane 🐺 with a hook.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Blackmane 🐺 closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a shoulder strike.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackmane 🐺 controls his hands.
Blackmane 🐺 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Blackmane 🐺 has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A shot in the inside from Blackmane 🐺 .
A short left from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Blackmane 🐺 .
#CUT#It looks like Tom Baker has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackmane 🐺 can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blackmane 🐺 avoiding damage as Baker throws knees to the body.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Blackmane 🐺 keeps him there for the moment.
Blackmane 🐺 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T1#
Baker working aggressively here.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Blackmane 🐺 is controlling him.
Blackmane 🐺 utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 pushes Baker back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blackmane 🐺 .
Baker looks winded!
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackmane 🐺 lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Blackmane 🐺 avoiding damage as Baker throws knees to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 crunches a lovely knee into Baker's ribcage.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a knee to the head.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a knee to the head.
Blackmane 🐺 makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a right to the head. #KD#
Blackmane 🐺 drops Baker with a big knee! Will Baker beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.#ROC#Baker is rocked!
Blackmane 🐺 smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackmane 🐺 finish him?#T2#
Blackmane 🐺 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baker seems to have recovered his senses.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a jab.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Blackmane 🐺 lands.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker clobbers Blackmane 🐺 with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker looks to land a combination but Blackmane 🐺 avoids it well. #CL#
Blackmane 🐺 instigates a clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackmane 🐺 is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Blackmane 🐺 avoids it by throwing Baker back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Tom Baker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Blackmane 🐺 counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Blackmane 🐺 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackmane 🐺 avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackmane 🐺 with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Blackmane 🐺 pushes Baker up against the ropes in a clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackmane 🐺 .
A short right from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 misses with the head strike.
Blackmane 🐺 connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baker's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackmane 🐺 throws a head punch that misses.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
#T1#
Blackmane 🐺 with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baker blocking some punches.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice shot lands for Blackmane 🐺 .
Baker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackmane 🐺 sizes up Baker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks.
Blackmane 🐺 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Baker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackmane 🐺 is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Blackmane 🐺 dodges the punch combination from Baker.
A quick step to the side and Blackmane 🐺 tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Blackmane 🐺 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baker walks into a left hand. #T2#
Blackmane 🐺 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baker at a distance.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blackmane 🐺 smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baker throws a body punch but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackmane 🐺 rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker walks into a left hand.
Blackmane 🐺 ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker walks into a straight right hand from Blackmane 🐺 .
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Blackmane 🐺 bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body punch from Blackmane 🐺 .
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Blackmane 🐺 moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baker's head.
Blackmane 🐺 with a jab.
A big left from Baker misses.
A lazy left from Blackmane 🐺 finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Baker'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#
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackmane 🐺 .
A lazy left from Blackmane 🐺 finds it's target.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a head kick. Baker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Blackmane 🐺 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Baker does it's job there.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a nice right hand.
Baker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blackmane 🐺 s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a jab.
Blackmane 🐺 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Blackmane 🐺 ducks under a wild hook from Baker.#T1#
Blackmane 🐺 connects with the punch.
Baker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a leg kick which misses Baker's front leg but catches the back leg as Baker tries to avoid it.
Blackmane 🐺 lands an overhand right.
Baker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blackmane 🐺 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
Blackmane 🐺 darts in trying to clinch
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blackmane 🐺 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Blackmane 🐺 drives through and clinches with Baker against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackmane 🐺 lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a shoulder strike.
Baker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blackmane 🐺 with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baker looking to stall.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Blackmane 🐺 lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Blackmane 🐺 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Baker to the canvas! Can Baker beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Baker was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Blackmane 🐺 is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 !
Post fight, Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 stared into the camera and said 'HoWwwwwlllllll.'.
The defeated Tom Baker had this to say: 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'. |
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Event:
Shut up and Fight 4
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Baker scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Fighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fighter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
Baker cracks Fighter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Fighter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
A punch lands to the side of Fighter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Fighter looks to move away, Baker throws a big counter combo but Fighter just gets out of the way.
Baker throws a jab when Fighter was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fighter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baker.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Baker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baker jabs Fighter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fighter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fighter.
A jab lands there for Baker.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Fighter 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.
Fighter slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
#T2#
Fighter staying out of range there.
Baker swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Fighter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
Baker lands with an uppercut that bounces Fighter off the ropes and back into range.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Fighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Baker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Baker lunges at Fighter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fighter's hand.
Fighter slips under a jab from Baker.
Fighter throws a combination that misses
and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fighter wants to clinch.
Fighter slips a jab from Baker.
Baker throws a right and a left that Fighter avoids nicely.
Fighter unleashes a big counter combination but Baker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around?
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baker misses with a body shot.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Baker misses with a straight right.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Baker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Tom Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.
Fighter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Fighter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1##CL2#
Fighter clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fighter up against the ropes.#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Fighter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fighter tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Fighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Baker looks to land a combination but Fighter avoids it well.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fighter walks into a stiff left hand from Baker.
Fighter slips a straight right by Baker.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Baker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baker throws a right and a left that Fighter avoids nicely.
Baker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fighter tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter wants to clinch.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Baker 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#
Baker tests Fighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Baker tries to bum rush Fighter with a series of wild strikes but Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
Baker cracks Fighter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nameless Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fighter circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Fighter slips a jab from Baker.
Tom Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fighter. Fighter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baker throws a combination. Fighter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fighter ducks right into an uppercut from Baker.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker throws a shot to the body.
Fighter tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fighter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Baker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tom Baker is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Baker as he connects with a hook.
Baker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Baker as he connects with a hook.
Baker lands a nice hook to Fighter's body. Fighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker is looking for a counter combo.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fighter looks to clinch
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Fighter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker cracks Fighter with an open hand slap.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Fighter tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baker throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baker, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Baker!
Tom Baker got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
In defeat, Nameless Fighter stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back And I`ll win YOU MOTH****CKERS!'.
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Event:
Friday Shootout 4
Date: May 15, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tom Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baker tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suluhu is looking to slow Baker down with leg kicks.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Good exchange - Suluhu coming out on top.
Baker lands a jab to Suluhu's midsection.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Baker's side.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Baker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suluhu.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Suluhu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baker throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
Suluhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Baker.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu pushes Baker away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
Baker throws a shot to the body.
Suluhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suluhu slips under a jab.
Tom Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baker. That did some damage!
Baker throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassim Suluhu 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.
Suluhu staying out of range there.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Suluhu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baker throws a poor cross that misses
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that stops Baker in his tracks momentarily.
Baker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Suluhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Suluhu - just one landing.
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Baker cracks Suluhu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suluhu counters with a straight right hand.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Baker misses the body punch
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suluhu. Suluhu obviously looking to wear him down.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Suluhu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suluhu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Suluhu counters with a low kick, right behind Baker 's knee.
Suluhu digs a good hook to Baker's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Tom Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Suluhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Suluhu punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baker rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Baker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Suluhu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
Suluhu takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Baker misses the body punch
and Suluhu counters with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suluhu - the referee stops the clock and Baker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suluhu. Baker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassim Suluhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Baker takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Baker's body. Baker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Baker's side.
Baker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Suluhu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Baker misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a right and a left that Suluhu avoids nicely.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Suluhu.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suluhu cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
Baker takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Baker lands with a nice combination. Suluhu backs away looking to recover.
Baker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suluhu.
Suluhu slips under a jab from Baker.
A countering left hand to the body from Suluhu misses.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
Suluhu jabs at Baker's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suluhu.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Suluhu moves out of range as Baker strikes.
Baker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suluhu. That one must have hurt.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a looping right.
Baker misses the body punch
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Baker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
Suluhu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Suluhu lands a slapping body shot.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Baker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Baker throws a poor cross that misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Baker shrugs it off though.
Baker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suluhu, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suluhu 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!
Kassim Suluhu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Tom Baker was interviewed post fight and said 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'. |
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Event:
RR 12
Date: May 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Baker scores with a four punch combination!
Baker lands a glancing blow to the side of Smoochie Wallace's head.#ROC#
Smoochie Wallace is rocked!#CL#
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smoochie Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Smoochie Wallace is controlling him.
Baker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smoochie Wallace seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker blocks an elbow strike from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker wants to clinch up but Smoochie Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
As Baker backs off Smoochie Wallace throws a huge counter combo but Baker manages to avoid it all.
Smoochie Wallace takes one on the button.#CL#
Baker clinches up with Smoochie Wallace and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smoochie Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smoochie Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Baker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baker blocking some punches.
Smoochie Wallace misses with some punches.
#BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Smoochie Wallace moves away from the strike by Baker.
Smoochie Wallace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baker lands with an uppercut that bounces Smoochie Wallace off the ropes and back into range.
Smoochie Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace drops his guard momentarily, allowing Baker to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Smoochie Wallace! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Baker takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Baker!
A pretty intense looking Tom Baker took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Midweek Meltdown 2
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Baker has Kei Ying up against the ropes in a clinch.
Baker tries to break the clinch but Kei Ying is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Kei Ying fails to land.
Kei Ying working aggressively here.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Kei Ying.
Kei Ying lands a nice uppercut.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kei Ying misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kei Ying just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baker wants to break free but Kei Ying has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kei Ying misses with a body punch.
Kei Ying stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Kei Ying connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.
Kei Ying fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kei Ying misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Jab by Baker.
Nice body kick from Kei Ying.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Kei Ying shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kei Ying pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker scores with a jab. Kei Ying acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Wong Kei Ying has been cut.
A head kick by Kei Ying misses
and Kei Ying takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kei Ying wants to clinch.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kei Ying counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baker's knee momentarily.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Kei Ying responds with a good body kick, but Baker manages to step out the way in time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kei Ying.
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
Kei Ying lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kei Ying lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker off the ropes and back into range.
Kei Ying ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Kei Ying lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kei Ying.
Baker throws a right hand that Kei Ying ducks under and follows up with a left that Kei Ying also avoids with ease.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Kei Ying landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kei Ying tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Kei Ying back against the ropes.
A short left from Kei Ying.
Kei Ying tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Kei Ying back against the ropes.
Kei Ying tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kei Ying.
Kei Ying tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kei Ying scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kei Ying.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wong Kei Ying dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wong Kei Ying's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Kei Ying.#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Kei Ying finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Kei Ying.
Baker looks to land a combination. Kei Ying sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kei Ying tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Kei Ying counters with an outside leg kick.
Kei Ying has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kei Ying thuds his shin into the meat of Baker's side.#CL#
Baker clinches up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kei Ying blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kei Ying misses with a body punch.
Kei Ying trying to land knees to the body.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Kei Ying keeps him there for the moment.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kei Ying is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker is defending well for now.#BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Kei Ying connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kei Ying ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Baker tries to bum rush Kei Ying with a series of wild strikes but Kei Ying uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kei Ying throws a front kick that sends Baker stumbling back into the ropes.
Tom Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kei Ying fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baker.
Baker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Kei Ying counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Kei Ying fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kei Ying misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kei Ying digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank.
Baker prevents a body shot from Kei Ying.
Kei Ying is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Wong Kei Ying seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Kei Ying thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
Kei Ying ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kei Ying lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Tom Baker has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kei Ying - the referee stops the clock and Baker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kei Ying. Baker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Baker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kei Ying.#KD2#
Kei Ying looks low and kicks high, catching Baker right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Kei Ying scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Kei Ying lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kei Ying connects with a solid leg kick.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now.
Kei Ying has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kei Ying cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kei Ying thuds his shin into the meat of Baker's side.
Tom Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kei Ying.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kei Ying scores with the left hand. Baker knows he should have avoided that one.
Kei Ying turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kei Ying tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wong Kei Ying takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Baker gets tackled into the ropes by Kei Ying. Kei Ying maintains the clinch.
Kei Ying creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kei Ying tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kei Ying misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
Baker is looking to break free of the clinch but Kei Ying has double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kei Ying lands a knee to the body.
Kei Ying misses with a punch to the body.
Kei Ying tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Kei Ying using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Baker on the inside.
Kei Ying misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kei Ying doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Kei Ying lands a right hook to the body.
Kei Ying misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
A combination from Baker does no damage. #T1#
Kei Ying dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Kei Ying delivers a nice body kick.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Kei Ying goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kei Ying scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kei Ying connects with a high kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kei Ying, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Kei Ying.
Kei Ying throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Baker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kei Ying slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker misses with a lunging right hand
and Kei Ying makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Baker moves into the clinch.
Kei Ying tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wong Kei Ying is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kei Ying is working Baker over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kei Ying cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Kei Ying misses with a punch to the body.
Kei Ying lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Kei Ying throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kei Ying has him pressed against the ropes.
Kei Ying lands a body shot.
Kei Ying blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a punch to the body.
Kei Ying lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kei Ying.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kei Ying.
Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wong Kei Ying comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kei Ying 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wong Kei Ying!
Wong Kei Ying very nearly forgot to thank Condemned amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Tom Baker stepped up to the mic, saying 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'.
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Event:
RR 11
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Baker throws the left hand but Giroud avoids the punch easily.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Giroud with a hook.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giroud throws out a counter right but Baker avoids it with no problem.
Giroud is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Giroud tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range. #CL2#
Giroud closes the distance and clinches.
Giroud lands a body punch.
Giroud blocks an uppercut.
Baker scores with a shoulder strike.
Giroud tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Baker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Giroud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice 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!
Giroud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Giroud throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Giroud misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Giroud scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Baker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Giroud throws a head punch that misses.
Giroud working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Giroud.
Giroud pushes Baker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Giroud can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Baker lands a left hand.
Baker avoiding damage.
Giroud tries a knee to the head but Baker blocks it.
A short uppercut from Baker.
Giroud throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
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#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giroud has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Giroud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker looks to land a combination but Giroud avoids it well. #T2#
Baker misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Baker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good exchange - Giroud coming out on top.
A decent looking cross lands there for Giroud.
Baker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Giroud throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Giroud throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Baker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Baker misses with a hook.
Giroud slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker misses with a hook.
As Baker backs off Giroud throws a huge counter combo but Baker manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Giroud can pounce on him.
Baker staying out of range there.
Baker looks to land a combination but Giroud avoids it well.
Bastien Giroud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giroud is looking to clinch.
As Giroud tries to get set, Baker tries to push him back and clinch up but Giroud manages to avoid the attempt.
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 Tom Baker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Giroud forces Baker back against the ropes and clinches.
Giroud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bastien Giroud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baker slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker avoiding damage.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Tom Baker has been cut.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giroud backwards.
Good body shot from Giroud.
Giroud misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giroud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Giroud misses with some punches.
#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giroud has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Giroud staying out of range there.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Giroud's shoulder, as Giroud tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Giroud misses the target.
Nice shot by Giroud.
Tom Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker cracks Giroud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Giroud.
Baker tries to counter by clinching up but Giroud breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Giroud has Baker up against the ropes in a clinch.
Baker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giroud avoids it.
Giroud swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giroud'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.
Giroud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Giroud struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
#T2#
Baker digs a right hand underneath Giroud's ribcage. Giroud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Baker.
Giroud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.#BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Giroud misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Baker instigates a clinch.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Giroud backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Giroud is trying to stall.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Baker missing with knees to the body.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Giroud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do 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 Tom Baker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Baker's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Giroud tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giroud backwards.
Giroud is trying to stall.
Giroud is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baker is keeping busy.
Giroud is looking to control Baker's arms but Baker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Giroud has his back to the ropes.
Giroud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giroud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Baker rushes Giroud and presses him up against the ropes.
Giroud misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
Giroud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker. #T1#
Giroud has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Tom Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Giroud tries to stall but Baker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Giroud's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Giroud stalling in the clinch but Baker improves position. #BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Giroud closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the ropes.#BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Giroud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Giroud throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Giroud misses.
Giroud is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tom Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Giroud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Baker there.
Giroud dodges the punch combination from Baker.
A decent looking cross lands there for Giroud.#T2#
Baker tries to bum rush Giroud with a series of wild strikes but Giroud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Giroud throws out a counter right but Baker avoids it with no problem.
Giroud throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Baker rushes Giroud and presses him up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Giroud misses with the head strike.
Giroud displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baker up against the ropes.
Giroud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Baker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Giroud throws a head punch that misses.
Giroud is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Giroud tries to stall but Baker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baker 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tom Baker!
Tom Baker took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Bastien Giroud spoke after the fight, saying 'It's just a setback on the road to greatness. Ill be back stronger !'.
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Event:
Rick's Rumble 9
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Baker connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for Elizondo.
Elizondo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elizondo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elizondo lands a lovely overhand right.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a hook.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Elizondo tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elizondo tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Elizondo back against the ropes. #BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Elizondo, right into the meat.
Elizondo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Elizondo slips a straight right by Baker.
Elizondo tried to score with a low kick but Baker checks it.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Elizondo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elizondo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baker.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Elizondo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baker.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Elizondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elizondo misses the jab.
Baker tries to counter with a clinch but Elizondo shakes him off and moves away.
Elizondo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elizondo.
Baker slips under a jab from Elizondo.
Baker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elizondo.
Elizondo looks for the body kick but Baker saw that one coming.
Baker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Elizondo rather than just go for the knockout.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Baker.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elizondo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Elizondo lands a body shot.
Baker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Elizondo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tom Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Baker clinches. #BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Baker clinches up with Elizondo and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo looks to land a body kick but Baker moved away.
Elizondo scores with a nice head shot.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Baker.
Baker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baker digs a good hook to Elizondo's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker tries to clinch there but Elizondo circles away.
And Elizondo counters with a quick kick to the body but Baker blocks it.
Elizondo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Elizondo. #CL2#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Elizondo back into the ropes.
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 Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baker lands with a nice body punch.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Baker has been cut.
Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Baker darts in and clinches Elizondo up against the ropes.#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.#CL2#
Baker clinches. #BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker throws a series of punches but Elizondo moves out of range.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elizondo throws a quick counter head kick but Baker was just out of range.
Baker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Baker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elizondo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elizondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elizondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Baker connects with a body shot.
Baker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baker misses with the combination.
Elizondo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Elizondo duly obliges.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker misses with a body shot
and Elizondo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Elizondo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Baker throws a right hand that Elizondo ducks under and follows up with a left that Elizondo also avoids with ease.
Elizondo cracks Baker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Baker forces Elizondo back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Elizondo lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Elizondo swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elizondo throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elizondo lands a nice hook to Baker's body. Baker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elizondo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Elizondo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Elizondo in a clinch.
#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Elizondo catches Baker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Baker gets a clinch. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tom Baker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tom Baker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Elizondo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Elizondo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elizondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker swings for the body but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elizondo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Elizondo misses the target.
Elizondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elizondo lands a leg kick that knocks Baker off balance momentarily.
Baker misses with a hook. Elizondo ducked under it nicely.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Elizondo lands a nice hook to Baker's body. Baker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Elizondo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker works Elizondo's body with a nice hook.
Elizondo dodges the punch combination from Baker.
#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Elizondo. Baker shrugs it off though.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elizondo.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Baker looks to land a combination but Elizondo avoids it well.
Tom Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Elizondo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Elizondo cracks the inside of Baker's front leg.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Elizondo thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Baker clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elizondo. #T2#
Baker misses with a double jab.
Elizondo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elizondo scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Elizondo counters with a thumping low kick.
Elizondo scores with a spinning back kick!
Elizondo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Elizondo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baker lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baker misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Baker rushes Elizondo and presses him up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaizka Elizondo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elizondo 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 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaizka Elizondo!
A victorious Gaizka Elizondo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tom Baker was interviewed post fight and said 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'.
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Event:
Grand Prix TOKYO
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Elizondo slips a straight right by Baker.
Baker cracks a nice hook into Elizondo's ribs.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Elizondo pushes him off.
Baker throws a right hand that Elizondo ducks under and follows up with a left that Elizondo also avoids with ease.
Elizondo slips a straight right by Baker.
Elizondo throws a head kick that Baker semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Tom Baker has been cut.
Elizondo punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the body
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elizondo looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
Elizondo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elizondo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Elizondo looks low and kicks high, catching Baker right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Nice defenses there by Baker.#CL2#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elizondo lands with a short shot to the head.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Baker is leaning against Elizondo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baker lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker 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.
Elizondo misses with a body shot
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Elizondo.
Elizondo connects with a high kick.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Elizondo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Baker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baker duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Elizondo scores with a head kick. Baker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Elizondo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker throws a hook but Elizondo blocks it.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
Elizondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Elizondo lands a high kick!
Baker catches Elizondo napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Elizondo crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Baker raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Baker!
Tom Baker opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
RR #5
Date: Jan 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Baker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diamond Muay Thai misses with a low kick.
Diamond Muay Thai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diamond Muay Thai scores with a push kick.
Baker throws a series of punches but Diamond Muay Thai moves out of range.
Diamond Muay Thai lands with a kick to the temple. Baker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diamond Muay Thai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diamond Muay Thai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Diamond Muay Thai lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Diamond Muay Thai punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diamond Muay Thai scores with a punch to the head.
Diamond Muay Thai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baker's sensitive parts.
Baker throws a series of punches but Diamond Muay Thai avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diamond Muay Thai! But no joy.
Diamond Muay Thai scores with a kick to the body.
Diamond Muay Thai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diamond Muay Thai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diamond Muay Thai misses with a wild body shot.
Diamond Muay Thai missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Baker lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Diamond Muay Thai goes down! The ref sends Baker to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Diamond Muay Thai is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Diamond Muay Thai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thanongsaklek Diamond Muay Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Diamond Muay Thai's shoulder, as Diamond Muay Thai tries to avoid the shot.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Diamond Muay Thai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diamond Muay Thai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baker misses the jab.
Diamond Muay Thai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diamond Muay Thai throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Diamond Muay Thai is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Baker just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Diamond Muay Thai has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Baker!
Tom Baker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AKT 9?
Date: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cpp, right into the meat.
Cpp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baker tries to clinch but Cpp moves out of range.
Cpp lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Baker has Cpp up against the ropes in a clinch.
Baker wants to break free but Cpp has control.
Baker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baker missing with knees to the body.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Cpp has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cpp lands a jab.
Cpp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker misses with a hook. Cpp ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Baker clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Cpp.
#T1#
Baker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baker takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Tom Baker has been cut.
Cpp lands with a right to the head.
Cpp lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
Cpp landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cpp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cpp.
Cpp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Cpp controls his hands.
Cpp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cpp pushes Baker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cpp.
Cpp has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cpp can turn it around.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cpp lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cpp lands a body punch.
Cpp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Cpp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.
Baker tries to break the clinch but Cpp is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cpp lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Cpp.
Cpp working Baker over with knees to the body.
Cpp avoiding damage as Baker throws knees to the body.
Cpp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Cpp gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cpp tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Cpp back against the ropes.
Cpp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cpp has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Cpp keeps him there for the moment.
Cpp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cpp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baker blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Cpp lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cpp.
Cpp utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Cpp lands a knee to the body.
Cpp creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baker's defenses.
Cpp gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cpp crunches a lovely knee into Baker's ribcage.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cpp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Cpp.
Baker is trying to force a seperation but Cpp has the dominant position.#T4#
The referee calls for Baker to work.
Cpp connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baker's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cpp is working Baker over against the ropes.
Baker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cpp lands a shot to the body.
Baker misses with the head strike.
A short right from Baker on the inside.
Cpp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baker takes an elbow to the temple.
Baker takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Cpp on the inside.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Cpp.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cpp.
A short left from Cpp.
Cpp lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Cpp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Baker's cut.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Cpp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Cpp clinches with his opponent.
Cpp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Baker wants to break free but Cpp has control.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Cpp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baker tries to circle away but Cpp has him pinned against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Cpp.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Baker wants to break free but Cpp has control.
Cpp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cpp keeps control of Baker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cpp tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Cpp back against the ropes.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Baker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Cpp scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Cpp prevents Baker from breaking the clinch.
Cpp with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cpp.
Master Cpp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cpp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cpp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cpp keeps control of Baker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cpp misses with some punches.
Cpp lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cpp.
Baker wants to break free but Cpp has control.
Cpp lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cpp has him pressed against the ropes.
Cpp presses Baker against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cpp pushes Baker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cpp scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Cpp.
Cpp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Baker misses with some punches.
Baker is trying to break free.
Cpp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cpp lands a nice elbow.
Baker tries to circle away but Cpp has him pinned against the ropes.
Baker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cpp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cpp lands an uppercut.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Cpp struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cpp landing knees to the head.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Cpp scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cpp.
Cpp using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Cpp struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Cpp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Cpp.
Cpp working aggressively here.
Baker tries to circle away but Cpp has him pinned against the ropes.
Baker wants to break free but Cpp has control.
Cpp lands a right hand.
Cpp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cpp.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baker working aggressively here.
Cpp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Cpp.
Baker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Cpp uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Cpp pushes Baker back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cpp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cpp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cpp working Baker over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Cpp.
Baker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Cpp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker sets himself, and Cpp steps forward looking for the clinch! Baker avoids it this time.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Tom Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cpp counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Cpp forces Baker back against the ropes and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Cpp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Baker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cpp.
Cpp lands a front kick.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Cpp connects with a leg kick. Baker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cpp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cpp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cpp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cpp scores with a hook.
Cpp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cpp.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Cpp moves away and avoids it.
Cpp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baker misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Cpp.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cpp.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cpp circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick from Cpp.
Cpp lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cpp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cpp counters with a leg kick.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cpp tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Cpp lands a nice looking body shot.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Baker misses
enabling Cpp to counter with a crisp jab.
Cpp lands a jab to the head.
Cpp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Cpp pushes him off.
Cpp throws a head kick that Baker semi-blocks.
#T2#
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cpp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Master Cpp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Cpp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker drops his hands momentarily and Cpp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Cpp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cpp lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Cpp lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cpp lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cpp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cpp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cpp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Cpp lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cpp is working Baker over against the ropes.
Cpp lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Cpp digs a right hand underneath Baker's ribcage. Baker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cpp.
Cpp lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cpp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Cpp.
Cpp blocking some punches.
Cpp lands an elbow inside that Baker shrugs off.
Cpp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
Cpp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cpp landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Cpp - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cpp lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Cpp landing knees to the head.
A short right from Cpp on the inside.
Baker lands a left hand.
Baker misses with some punches.
Cpp prevents Baker from breaking the clinch.
Cpp lands a nice elbow.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Cpp controls the action.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker misses with the head strike.
Cpp with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baker takes an elbow to the temple.
Cpp cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cpp as Baker tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Cpp.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cpp.
Cpp with a knee to the head.
Cpp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Cpp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cpp 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Master Cpp!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Master Cpp!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Master Cpp!
Master Cpp wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Master Cpp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tom Baker had this to say: 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'.
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Event:
AKT #2
Date: Nov 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Baronian.
Baronian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baronian moves away.#CL2#
Baker has Baronian up against the ropes in a clinch.
Baker blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baronian.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baronian stalling in the clinch but Baker improves position. #BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baronian throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Baronian lands a jab to the nose.
Baronian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baronian drops his hands momentarily and Baker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Baker gets a clinch. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Baronian tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baronian letting Baker take a breather here.
Baker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baronian or not. #T1##BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baronian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baker clobbers Baronian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baronian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Baronian misses the target.#KD2#
Baker clips Baronian with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Baronian a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC2#
Baronian is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baronian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
Oh Baronian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Baronian out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Baker!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Baker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RH101
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Leumpei dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Leumpei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Leumpei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baker connects with a right hand. Leumpei shakes it off.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leumpei.
Leumpei is looking for a counter combo.
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leumpei looks for the body kick but Baker saw that one coming.
Leumpei misses with the combination.
Baker throws a series of punches but Leumpei moves out of range.
Baker connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Leumpei connects with a high kick.
Leumpei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker tries to counter with a clinch but Leumpei shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
A jab from Baker misses.
As Baker looks to move away, Leumpei throws a big counter combo but Baker just gets out of the way.
Baker blocks a head kick by Leumpei.
A head kick misses from Leumpei.
Baker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Leumpei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leumpei throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baker.
Baker scores with a jab to the body.
Baker grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Leumpei takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Baker cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Baker!
Post fight, Tom Baker took to the microphone: 'The guy I just beat, could sell water to a thirst man in a desert,me, I can sell sand to an Arab.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Can has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Can there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Can lands a slapping body shot.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Can was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Can swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Can's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baker under the eye.
Baker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Can eats them both and turns towards Baker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Can is looking to slow Baker down with leg kicks.
Can throws a leg kick which misses Baker's front leg but catches the back leg as Baker tries to avoid it.
Can connects with the punch.
Can lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Can counters with an inside leg kick.
Can throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Baker lands with a cross.
We've been told by Can's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Can lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Can counters with a nice body kick.
Can scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Can is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Can throws a big counter combination but Baker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Can lands with a right that hurts Baker. Baker looks to clinch but Can throws a short knee that drops Baker. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Ameri Can!
Ameri Can 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.
Tom Baker was interviewed post fight and said 'Actors are able to trick themselves into treating anything as fantastic. It's a kind of madness, really.'.
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Event:
WCF9 Lotus Style vs Cruz 2
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
Cyborg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Cyborg is rocked!#CL#
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Baker scores with a shot to the side of Cyborg's head.
Cyborg is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Baker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baker stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Baker for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Baker lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cyborg wants a takedown.
Cyborg is trying to pull guard but Baker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cyborg is trying to pull guard but Baker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tom Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Cyborg.
Baker throws a big uppercut that drops Cyborg! More strikes from Baker and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cyborg lies dazed against the cage as Baker celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Baker!
As Tom Baker got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Would you like a jelly baby? '.
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Event:
FC4 Finch vs Jackson
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Chase tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Chase tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chase throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Baker counters by clinching up.
Chase wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Baker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baker.
Chase wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
Chase misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker effectively controlling the action here.
Chase is trying to break the clinch but Baker is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baker.#T1#
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baker slowing the pace effectively.
Baker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chase 's efforts to push away.
Chase wants to break free but Baker has control.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've been hearing reports that Baker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chase is trying to stall.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
Chase wants a takedown.
Baker lands an uppercut.
Chase takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Baker avoiding damage.
Chase is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baker leaning against his opponent.
Chase looking for a takedown.
Chase drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tom Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Chase .
Baker stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker misses with the combination.
Chase changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Baker lands a hook that stumbles Chase back into the cage. Baker follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Chase to the canvas! Baker pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Chase has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tom Baker!
Tom Baker looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Would you like a jelly baby? '.
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Event:
FC2 Cage vs Harris
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King throws a counter combo.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
Baker goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
King tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King tries to pull guard but Baker won't allow it.
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
King moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.#T1#
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tom Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Baker has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Baker has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King can't get the takedown.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King fails to land the takedown.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
King shoots for a takedown but Baker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
Baker is breathing heavily.#T3#
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Baker dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King leaves Baker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and King ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
King clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Baker throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance King dominated that round.
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#
Baker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baker is defended easily by King.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lance King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
King fails with the takedown.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
King shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King scores with a head kick. Baker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for King on that attempt.
Lance King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
Baker leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Baker is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baker's defenses. #T2#
Baker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
King working hard to break the clinch.
King is trying to pull guard but Baker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baker as King tries to tie him up. #TD#
Baker pulls King into guard.
King is looking to stand up but Baker won't let him.
Baker has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.#T3#
King looking to pass the guard.
Baker has King pulled in close to control his posture.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Baker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baker is controlling him. #SUB#
Baker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baker, into his guard. #REVB#
Baker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King stands up over Baker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
King closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the cage.
King tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Baker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
King lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Baker has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
Baker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as King controls the pace.
King chips away with some ground and pound.
King wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King looks to clinch
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tom Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance King.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King tries to clinch but Baker moves away
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baker goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Baker, looking for a takedown. King pushes Baker against the cage but Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baker is keeping busy.
Baker goes for a takedown in the clinch but King prevents it.
#T3#
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
King is working for takedown but Baker is calmly controlling the position for now.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King feints the counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Baker down.
Baker dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.#T4#
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
King passes Baker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance King!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lance King made sure he mentioned Hot Spunk, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Tom Baker had this to say: 'Actors are able to trick themselves into treating anything as fantastic. It's a kind of madness, really.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1#
A left lands for Nahtic.
Baker with a poor takedown
letting Nahtic counter with a right hand.
Nahtic cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tom Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nahtic finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nahtic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nahtic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker has his takedown stuffed
enabling Nahtic to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahtic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker.
Nahtic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nahtic scores with a nice strike.
Baker takes one to the chin there.
Nahtic lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Nahtic as Baker shoots in.
Nahtic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt
and Nahtic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nahtic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nahtic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Nahtic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baker eats them both and turns towards Nahtic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baker tries for a takedown but Nahtic circles away easily
and Nahtic counters with a head kick. That will keep Baker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nahtic pinned against the cage. Nahtic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A left lands for Nahtic.
Nahtic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nahtic delivers a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
Nahtic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nahtic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nahtic slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nahtic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Nahtic cracks Baker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nahtic defends it nicely.
Baker 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.
Nahtic throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Nahtic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Nahtic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baker wants to control but Nahtic postures up.
Baker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Baker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nahtic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nahtic working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Nahtic lands a few punches from side control.
Nahtic lands some shots froms side control.
Nahtic landing a few strikes.
Nahtic working the ground and pound.
Nahtic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nahtic lands a nice forearm strike.
Nahtic cracks Baker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nahtic taking a breather here.
Baker can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Nahtic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The referee asks Nahtic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nahtic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nahtic scoring with punches from side control.
Nahtic lands a few punches from side control.
Nahtic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baker some visible discomfort.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nahtic lands an elbow.
Baker taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Nahtic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nahtic lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker off the cage and back into range.
Nahtic scores with a nice head shot.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Nahtic shows good takedown defense.
Nahtic scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Nahtic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nahtic is in Baker's guard.
Nahtic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahtic wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nahtic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lou Nahtic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nahtic is looking to stand up but Baker won't let him. #T1#
Nahtic is working Baker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nahtic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nahtic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nahtic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nahtic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nahtic advances to half guard.
Nahtic is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Nahtic. #T2#
Baker trying to control but Nahtic postures up.
Nahtic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nahtic lands strikes from half guard.
Nahtic drops an elbow to the side of Baker's head.
Nahtic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nahtic on the ground.#SUB2#
Nahtic is working for a kimura but Baker is defending it quite comfortably.
Nahtic sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Nahtic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nahtic with good strikes from the mount here!
Nahtic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nahtic working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB2#
Nahtic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Baker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Baker shrugs it off.
Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Baker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nahtic. #T4##SUB2#
Nahtic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nahtic lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nahtic lands with some strikes.
Nahtic looking to finish Baker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baker!#SUB2#
Nahtic is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Baker is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Baker flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Nahtic anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Baker and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Nahtic slips an arm under Baker chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Nahtic has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Nahtic is squeezing on Baker like an anaconda would it's prey. Baker fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lou Nahtic!
Lou Nahtic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tom Baker was interviewed post fight and said 'Actors are able to trick themselves into treating anything as fantastic. It's a kind of madness, really.'.
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Event:
S02:E05 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fino throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Fino closes the distance but Baker moves to the side
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fino throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Fino tries to clinch but Baker moves away
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fino misses with a straight left.
Fino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balor Fino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fino momentarily.
Fino lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Baker's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
Fino misses with an uppercut
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fino 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.#CL2#
Fino clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Fino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Fino clinches up against the cage.
Fino misses with the head strike.
Fino lands a nice uppercut.
Baker gets through Fino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fino tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Baker.
Fino presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker is trying to push Fino away but Fino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Fino.
Fino misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Fino backwards.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fino lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Fino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fino misses with some punches.
Fino lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fino can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Baker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fino lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Fino throws a head punch that misses.
Baker blocking some punches.
Fino can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Fino throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Fino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fino throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
Fino throws a head punch that misses.
Fino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fino lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker is trying to push Fino away but Fino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fino struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
#T4#
Fino working aggressively here.
Fino lands with a right to the head.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fino throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Fino throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Fino tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Fino is working Baker over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker scores with a shot to the side of Fino's head.
A shot in the inside from Fino.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Fino throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Fino tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fino. #T5#
Fino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Fino misses with some punches.
Fino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker lands a left hand.
Fino misses with some punches.
Fino misses with some punches.
Fino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fino swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fino misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fino takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fino fails to land. #T6#
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Fino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
A short left from Baker.
Fino can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fino throws a head punch that misses.
Fino working aggressively here.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker blocking some punches.
Fino misses with a punch on the inside.
Fino can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
#T7#
Fino tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fino lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker'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.
Fino lands a nice uppercut.
Baker is trying to force a seperation but Fino has the dominant position.
Fino tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fino blocking some punches.
Fino lands with a short shot to the head. #T8#
Fino tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Fino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fino misses with some punches.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fino misses with the head strike.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Fino blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fino backwards.
Fino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fino lands an uppercut.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Fino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards. #T9#
Fino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Baker is pushing Fino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
Fino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker pushes Fino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Fino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fino fails to land.
Fino lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balor Fino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Fino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fino in his tracks.
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fino. Fino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fino just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Fino misses with a shot to the body
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Fino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fino misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
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!
Fino misses with some punches.
Baker scores with a shot to the side of Fino's head. #T1#
Fino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Fino lands a right hand.
Balor Fino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fino tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Fino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fino misses with some punches.
Fino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Fino.
Fino misses with a body punch.
Baker prevents a body shot from Fino.
Fino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Fino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Baker taking a breather.
Fino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker's corner calls for a 1-2. Baker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fino punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
Fino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Fino clinches with his opponent.
Fino misses with a body punch.
Fino lands a nice uppercut.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Fino won't allow it.
Fino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Fino scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baker blocks a body shot from Fino.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Fino.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.
Fino misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fino on the inside.
Fino misses with some punches.
Fino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Fino swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fino throws a head punch that misses.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Fino swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fino cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Fino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fino can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Fino tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fino backwards.
Fino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker scores with a shoulder strike.
Fino misses with some punches.
Fino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fino misses with a body punch.
Fino scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head. #T5#
Fino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Fino.
Fino lands a shoulder strike.
Fino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baker lands a right hand.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Fino tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fino backwards.
Fino misses with some punches.
Baker lands with a light punch inside.
Fino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fino throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
A right hand to the body from Fino.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Fino misses with a punch on the inside.
#T6#
Fino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fino has him pressed against the cage.
Baker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fino up against the cage.
Baker pushes Fino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fino throws a head punch that misses.
Fino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.
Fino is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fino swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Baker.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Fino misses with the head strike.
Fino misses with a body punch.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Fino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fino can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Fino blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fino.
Fino misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fino.
Fino cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fino.
Baker blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fino. #T8#
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fino throws a head punch that misses.
Fino tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker lands an uppercut.
Fino blocking some punches.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Baker working aggressively here.
Fino misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fino can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Baker.
Fino working aggressively here.
Baker lands with a right to the head.
Fino swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Balor Fino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9#
Baker lands a right hand.
Fino misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Fino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Fino is controlling him.
Fino cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Fino blocks an uppercut.
Fino tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balor Fino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fino 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Balor Fino!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Balor Fino!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Balor Fino!
Balor Fino wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Balor Fino thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tom Baker was interviewed post fight and said 'Actors are able to trick themselves into treating anything as fantastic. It's a kind of madness, really.'.
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Event:
S02:E03 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Marais with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marais throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marais needs to keep his hands up - Baker had a free shot at his head there.
Baker blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marais is defended easily by Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1##KD#
Baker sends Marais crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baker is motioning to the referee to let Marais up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Marais is rocked!
Marais shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tom Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Marais.
Baker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marais is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Marais tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marais misses with a takedown #KD#
and Baker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Marais! Baker lets Marais back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Marais tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and Marais ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marais seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Baker moves out of range as Marais strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marais fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from Marais. Marais gets slowly back to his feet. #KD#
Baker cracks Marais with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Marais looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baker finish him?
#T3#
Marais walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baker pounces like a tiger and cracks Marais with a vicious hook! Marais is down but not out! Baker follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Baker!
A victorious Tom Baker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Brian Marais spoke after the fight, saying 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'.
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Event:
S02:E02 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Moray.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Moray tries to move into range but Baker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Moray is rocked!
Baker misses with a right hand
and Moray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moray is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Moray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Moray counters with a nice uppercut.
Baker lands a brutal uppercut that launches Moray off his feet! Moray tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Baker!
An out of breath Tom Baker 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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