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Event:
SFL 43 | Mumu vs Bennett
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1# Bigg keeps the fight on the outside. Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bigg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bigg is looking to counter with head kicks. Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bigg manages to avoid it. Bigg cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.#TD# Bigg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Bigg trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Bigg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bigg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Baker is trying to control Bigg's posture but Bigg avoids it. #T1# Baker stops Bigg from passing to mount. Bigg content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB# Bigg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bigg's guard! Nice work there by Baker! Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bigg swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bigg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Baker looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker, not yet. Bigg passes Baker's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Bigg wants to free his trapped foot but Baker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2# Bigg is looking to stall here but Baker recovers full guard. Bigg controls from within his opponent's guard. Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Baker keeping full guard, as Bigg tries to pass. Bigg is working hard here to advance position. Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bigg lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bigg's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Baker is adopting a defensive guard. Baker keeping full guard, as Bigg tries to pass. #T4# Baker wants to sweep but no luck. Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bigg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Baker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bigg keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully. Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Bigg. Bigg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bigg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Bigg wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bigg dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Baker closes the distance looking to clinch and Bigg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bigg keeps the fight on the outside. Bigg tries to counter by clinching up but Baker breaks away and moves out of range. Baker tries to clinch but Bigg moves out of range. Baker jabs Bigg to the body, keeping him at a distance. Baker wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker wants to clinch but Bigg slips to the side#TD# and Bigg counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Bigg passes to full mount! #T1# Baker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bigg trying to control but Baker is having none of it. Baker tries to reverse the position but Bigg maintains control. Baker tries to hold on but Bigg postures up. Bigg seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Baker is holding on tight.
Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Bigg has a good base and remains in mount. Baker keeps trying to improve his position.#T2# Bigg wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely. Bigg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Bigg avoids the attempt from Baker to control. Bigg fails to advance to Baker's back. Bigg tries to control but Baker wriggling away. Bigg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around? Bigg is looking to take Baker's back but instead Baker gets back to half guard. Nice work. Bigg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3# Baker tries to roll over but Bigg keeps him under control. Bigg trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it. Bigg passes to side control. Bigg throws a strike aimed at the side of Baker's head but Baker avoids it well.#SUB# Bigg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bigg tries to move to mount but Baker blocks the move with his legs. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Baker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Bigg tries to control but Baker wriggling away. Bigg controlling his opponent. The referee warns Baker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bigg with shots to the head and body - Baker looks very uncomfortable down there. Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Bigg has a good base and remains in mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bigg tries to control but Baker wriggling away. Bigg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Bigg takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bigg dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bigg throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily. Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Baker tries to clinch up but Bigg circles away and keeps his distance. Bigg shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well. Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigg paws at him with a jab and circles away. Baker tries to clinch there but Bigg circles away.
Bigg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker. Bigg digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Jonny Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Baker pushes Bigg up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Bigg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL2# Baker closes the distance and pushes Bigg back into the cage. Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bigg's elbow. Bigg lands a shot to the body. The referee calls for Bigg to work.
#BC# Bigg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bigg. Baker wants to clinch up but Bigg keeps it at a distance. Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2# Bigg keeps the fight on the outside. Bigg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigg paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD# Bigg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Baker wants to sweep but no luck. Bigg lands a couple of elbows. Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bigg tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard. #T3# Bigg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Ian Bigg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Baker trying to keep a closed guard but Bigg is proving a slippery customer.
Bigg passes easily into side control. Nice work. Baker is not content to let Bigg control the position. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bigg working away. Bigg trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom. Bigg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Ian Bigg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bigg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Bigg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that's the end of the fight! Ian Bigg showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bigg, 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 Topper Green scores the fight for Ian Bigg! Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Ian Bigg! Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Ian Bigg!
Ian Bigg wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
SFL 34 | Drum Roll
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1# Miyagi lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut. Baker fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2# Miyagi sends Baker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Miyagi is motioning to the referee to let Baker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Baker is rocked! A combination from Miyagi does no damage. Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL# Baker has Miyagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut. Baker seems to have got his legs back now. Miyagi misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Miyagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice cross by Miyagi. Baker is looking to clinch. Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyagi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Baker checks the leg kick. Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Baker gets a clinch. Miyagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1# Baker is trying to maintain a safe position but Miyagi gets an underhook and turns Baker into the cage. Miyagi is trying to break the clinch but Baker is controlling him. Miyagi lands with a left to the head. Baker misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Miyagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker scores with a body shot.
Miyagi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Miyagi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyagi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baker. Baker wants to clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Miyagi misses the target. Baker tries to clinch up but Miyagi circles away and keeps his distance.#KD2# Miyagi lands a big right hand that sends Baker crashing to the mat! Miyagi stays standing though and waves Baker back to his feet!#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baker tries to get into range but Miyagi steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Baker! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Miyagi scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koryu Miyagi! Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SFL 23 | Atunes vs Bird II
Date: Oct 28, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Baker. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie. Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Baker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baker wants it to stay on the feet. Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie. Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2# Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker did well to prevent Gracie getting side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gracie wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position. #T1# Baker has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action. Gracie wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well. Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baker is trying desperately to improve position. Baker wants to control but Gracie is having none of it. Gracie wants to take Baker's back here but Baker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2# Baker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't. Baker is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Baker regains half guard. Gracie trying to advance position but Baker counters by regaining guard. Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Gracie keeps trying to improve his position. Baker has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage. Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard. Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVR# Baker passes into half guard. Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Baker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Baker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Baker trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T4# Baker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Gracie wants to get back to full guard. Baker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kron Gracie will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Baker thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.#CL# Baker instigates a clinch. Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie looking for a takedown. Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle. Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie. Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Baker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Baker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Gracie has Baker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Baker just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather. Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1# Gracie can't get the takedown.
Baker stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Baker lands with a left to the head. A short right from Baker on the inside. Gracie blocks a body shot from Baker. Baker scores with a shoulder strike. Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gracie is working for takedown but Baker is calmly controlling the position for now. Baker lands a right hand. A right handed body shot lands from Baker.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2# Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around? Baker digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected. Baker lands a left hand.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Baker. Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Gracie tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice left hand lands by Baker.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage. A body shot lands from Baker.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.
#T3# Baker pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Baker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Baker is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Baker instigates a clinch. A short body shot lands from Baker as the two fighters clinch.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Baker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Baker is working Gracie over against the cage. Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baker is defending well.#T4# Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. Baker is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Baker tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. As Gracie tries to get set, Baker tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.#CL# Baker darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Baker dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Baker is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses. Gracie misses with a takedown attempt #KD# and Baker counters with a crisp one two that drops Gracie! Baker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gracie to his feet! Gracie is in big trouble!#ROC#Gracie is rocked!#CL# Baker pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch. Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him? Baker stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie. Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Baker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Baker digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank. Baker is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Gracie 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. Gracie is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Baker lands a body punch in the clinch. A right hand to the body from Baker.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Baker scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Baker dips a shoulder and cracks Gracie with a mighty uppercut! Gracie falls back against the cage and Baker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gracie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Baker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker! Jonny Baker gave a mention to © Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SFL 17 | Trigger vs Johnson
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baker checks a leg kick. Baker is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Trudeau tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Trudeau forces Baker back against the cage and clinches. Trudeau scores with a shoulder strike. Baker is struggling to control the position. Trudeau is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position. Trudeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow. Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trudeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker stalling against the cage.
Baker letting Trudeau take a breather here.#T1# Trudeau lands with a right to the head. Trudeau looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2# Trudeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Trudeau misses with a head kick.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trudeau. Baker checks a leg kick. Trudeau loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch. Trudeau takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses. Baker is looking to counter the offense by Trudeau and move into the clinch. Baker blocks a head kick by Trudeau.
Trudeau works the jab nicely.#CL2# Trudeau has closed the distance and engaged Baker in a clinch.
#BC2# Trudeau breaks the clinch.
#T2# Baker drops his hands momentarily and Trudeau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut. Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Baker is rocked! Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Trudeau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Baker counters by clinching up. Baker seems to have got his legs back now. Baker stalling against the cage.
Trudeau letting Baker take a breather here. Trudeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2# Trudeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker takes a swing at Trudeau's ribcage but misses. Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Trudeau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baker. Baker tries to counter by clinching up but Trudeau breaks away and moves out of range. Trudeau throws a body shot but no joy. Trudeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baker at a distance.
Trudeau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trudeau misses with a kick to the body.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Trudeau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL# Baker moves into range and clinches up with Trudeau. Trudeau tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Trudeau has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment. Trudeau holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Trudeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards. Come on Baker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4# Trudeau wants to break free but Baker has control.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Trudeau.
Baker is struggling to control the position. Trudeau trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Trudeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker. Trudeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trudeau effectively controlling the action here. Trudeau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Baker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trudeau's efforts to push away. Trudeau stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yves Trudeau dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Trudeau throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily. Trudeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Trudeau connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2# Trudeau darts in and clinches Baker up against the cage. Baker is trying to drag Trudeau to the mat but Trudeau just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Trudeau is struggling to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trudeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Baker.
Baker misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau scores with a shoulder strike. #T1# Baker is struggling to control the position. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Trudeau.
Trudeau stalls. Stalling in the clinch from Trudeau.
Baker has Trudeau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trudeau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Baker stalling against the cage.
Trudeau tries to stall but Baker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2# Trudeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Yves Trudeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Trudeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trudeau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2# Trudeau cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs. Baker on the wrong end of a nice jab. Baker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trudeau can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trudeau, as that shot connected.
#KD2# Trudeau lands a big head kick that sends Baker tumbling to the mat! Trudeau takes a step backwards and waves Baker back to his feet - he wants the finish! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A punch combination from Trudeau misses. Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Trudeau circles away.
A nice side step and Trudeau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Trudeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Trudeau tries to land a body kick#TD# and Baker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trudeau's guard. Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Trudeau is retaining full guard. Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Trudeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Baker landing some decent shots from guard. #T3# Baker postures up in Trudeau's guard and throws a big left but Trudeau blocks it. #SUB2# Trudeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trudeau is keeping the position for now. Trudeau has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2# Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trudeau trying to control the position.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Trudeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2# Trudeau is looking for a triangle but Baker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Trudeau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trudeau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Baker wants to control from the top but Trudeau keeps moving. Baker scoring with some ground and pound. Baker slips nicely into half guard. Trudeau is refusing to be controlled, as Baker sits in half guard. Trudeau wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yves Trudeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Trudeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Trudeau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A telegraphed right hand from Trudeau misses the target. A punch combination from Trudeau misses. Trudeau lands a body shot.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Trudeau. Baker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Trudeau manages to circle out of the way. Baker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Trudeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2# Trudeau lands a left and a right that send Baker crashing to the mat, dazed. Trudeau thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Trudeau misses with a double jab.
Trudeau lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2# Trudeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Trudeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trudeau taking a breather. #T1# Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Trudeau controls the action.
Trudeau tries to break free but Baker pushes him back against the cage. Trudeau stalling.
Trudeau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Baker avoiding damage.
Baker just leaning against Trudeau, taking a breather. Trudeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trudeau wants to stall.
#BC2# Trudeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Trudeau pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baker is out of range and Trudeau settles back down. Trudeau lands a jab to Baker's midsection. Yves Trudeau seems to be getting the better of the standup. Trudeau sizes up Baker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Baker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trudeau. Trudeau cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs. The fighters circling - Trudeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Baker throws a body punch but Trudeau moves out of range. Trudeau misses with a head kick.
Baker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trudeau throws a big counter head kick but Baker avoids it with no problem. The crowd cheers as Trudeau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baker doesn't seem phased though. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trudeau - that will leave a mark!
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3# Trudeau missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trudeau, pushing him back against the cage. Baker prevents Trudeau from breaking the clinch. Baker is looking for a takedown. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2# Trudeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trudeau misses with a body shot.
Trudeau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baker tries to counter by clinching up but Trudeau breaks away and moves out of range. Trudeau throws a body kick that misses #CL# and Baker moves into the clinch. Trudeau leaning against his opponent.
Trudeau misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# Trudeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Trudeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker tries to work over Trudeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice left hand lands by Baker.
Trudeau has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment. Baker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Trudeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A battle for position here, against the cage. Trudeau tries to circle away but Baker has him pinned against the cage. Jonny Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Trudeau stalling the fight.
And that's the end of the fight! Yves Trudeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Trudeau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yves Trudeau! |
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Event:
SFL 09 | Hell's Kitchen
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miyagi throws a low kick but Baker avoids it. Miyagi throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Miyagi misses with a hook. Miyagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miyagi throws a jab when Baker was well out of range. Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miyagi. Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyagi. As Miyagi tries to get set, Baker tries to push him back and clinch up but Miyagi manages to avoid the attempt. Baker moves out of range as Miyagi strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker is looking to counter the offense by Miyagi and move into the clinch. Miyagi throws a leg kick #CL# and Baker counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Miyagi prevents a body shot from Baker. Miyagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# A hook to the body from Baker.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miyagi lands with a left to the head. The referee calls for Baker to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Miyagi.
Miyagi lands a body shot. Miyagi working aggressively here.
#T2# Miyagi'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. Miyagi misses with an elbow strike.
Miyagi tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Miyagi back against the cage. Miyagi 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 Miyagi can turn it around. Miyagi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle. Baker tries to work over Miyagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miyagi pressing his opponent against the cage. Baker lands a body shot. #T3# Miyagi tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Miyagi back against the cage. Miyagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miyagi. Miyagi leaning his opponent against the cage. Miyagi'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. Miyagi taking a breather.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Miyagi throws a head punch that misses. Baker is looking to control Miyagi's arms but Miyagi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baker has his back to the cage. A head punch on the inside from Miyagi fails to land. Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Miyagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
#TD2# Miyagi is trying to trip Baker. He has hold of a leg but Baker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miyagi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baker is pulling down on Miyagi's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyagi, at least for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baker is on top in guard.
#REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koryu Miyagi dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Miyagi throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut. Koryu Miyagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Miyagi throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range. Miyagi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Miyagi throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range. Miyagi looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well. Miyagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Miyagi misses with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miyagi throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2# Miyagi takes the fight into the clinch. Baker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1# Good body shot from Miyagi.
Miyagi misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker is pushing Miyagi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Miyagi misses with some punches.
Baker stalling.
Miyagi prevents a body shot from Baker. Miyagi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Come on Miyagi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miyagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miyagi taking a breather. Miyagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker avoiding damage.
The referee calls for Baker to work.
Miyagi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baker up against the cage.#T3# Miyagi missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Miyagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Miyagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. A nice left hand lands by Miyagi.
Miyagi gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Miyagi working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Miyagi.
Miyagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Miyagi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Baker has Miyagi pushed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koryu Miyagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Miyagi gets a clinch. Baker prevents a body shot from Miyagi. #BC# Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Donk. Miyagi catches Baker right on the button with a cross. Miyagi misses with a series of wild punches.
Miyagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker tries to counter by clinching up but Miyagi breaks away and moves out of range. Koryu Miyagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for Miyagi on that attempt. Baker moves out of range as Miyagi strikes. Miyagi with the inside leg kick. Miyagi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1# Miyagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Baker misses the shot to the body. #CL2# Miyagi instigates a clinch. Baker wants a takedown.
Miyagi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Miyagi. Miyagi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miyagi is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Miyagi misses with a hook from the clinch. Koryu Miyagi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2# Baker taking a breather. Miyagi leaning his opponent against the cage. Baker presses Miyagi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A head punch on the inside from Miyagi fails to land. Miyagi slows down the pace here.
Miyagi has Baker pressed against the cage.
Koryu Miyagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Miyagi. Baker misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi misses with some punches.
Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Baker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Miyagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miyagi lands a body punch. Miyagi can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Miyagi has Baker pushed against the cage. Baker blocks an uppercut.
Miyagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Miyagi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jonny Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Baker tries a body shot but Miyagi blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Koryu Miyagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Miyagi 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koryu Miyagi! After the fight, Koryu Miyagi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 137
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Biggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker wants to counter the offense by Biggs and move into the clinch position. Biggs stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Biggs misses with a combination
#TD2# and Baker counters with a shoot takedown. Biggs fights it but they end up in guard. #ES# Biggs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Baker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Tyrone Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've been told by Biggs's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Baker throws a body kick that misses. Biggs misses with a body kick. Baker is looking for the big counter here. Biggs digs a good body shot into Baker's ribs. This has been an exciting period of action! Biggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Biggs works Baker's body with a nice hook. Biggs throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range. Baker looks for the body kick but Biggs saw that one coming. Biggs punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.#T1# Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biggs.
Biggs falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Baker counters with a nice double leg into guard. Baker throwing strikes from guard but Biggs blocks nicely. Biggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Baker passes into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall. Biggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2# Baker stalling. Baker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Baker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Baker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Biggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker. Baker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Biggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Baker ducks under a wild hook from Biggs. Baker moves out of range as Biggs throws a body kick.
Biggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Baker with the counter takedown but Biggs avoids it easily. Biggs throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease. Baker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Biggs fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biggs. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet. Baker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Biggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Biggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baker's head backwards.#T4# Baker misses with a body kick. Biggs throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely. Baker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Biggs is looking to wear down Baker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Biggs misses with a shot to the body and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. 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 kick to the body.
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range. Baker slips a jab and a cross from Biggs.
Biggs looks to land a body kick but Baker moved away. Baker shapes to counter with a head kick. Biggs avoids a kick to the body.
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. Biggs throws a body shot but no joy. Biggs throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggs dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Baker avoids the body shot from Biggs.
And Baker tries to counter it with a takedown but Biggs pushes his down on his head and steps out. Biggs throws a one two combo.
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Biggs.#CUT#It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut. Biggs throws a body shot but no joy. Biggs throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Baker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Biggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Biggs's head. Biggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ground and pound from Baker. Biggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biggs tries to get out of the position.#T1# Still in half guard, Baker seems content to control. Biggs trying to control here.
Biggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Baker avoids the body shot from Biggs.
Biggs stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Biggs misses with the combination.
#T2# Biggs swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker counters with a body kick. Biggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Biggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Biggs misses with the body kick#TD2# and Baker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Biggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around? Baker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Biggs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baker controls the pace. Baker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Baker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Baker pushes down on Biggs's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3# Baker lands strikes from half guard. Baker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Baker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Baker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Biggs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Baker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Baker not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Baker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Biggs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Biggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Baker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Biggs is looking to land body kicks. Biggs swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Biggs lands a front kick. Biggs throws a body shot but no joy. A shot to the body from Biggs misses #TD2# and Baker counters with a nice double leg into guard. 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 Tyrone Biggs will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Baker tries to clinch but Biggs moves out of range. Biggs misses with a few strikes there.
Baker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baker. Tyrone Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Biggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Baker throws a body shot but no joy. Biggs looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well. Biggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Biggs misses with a few strikes there.
Baker tries to counter by closing the distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Biggs avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range. Biggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2# Baker gets a clinch. #T1# Biggs tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Biggs's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Biggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biggs.
Biggs tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Baker counters with a body kick. Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biggs.
Biggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baker. Baker circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Biggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively. Biggs sets himself, and Baker steps forward looking for the clinch! Biggs avoids it this time. Biggs throws a body kick that misses #TD2# and Baker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Biggs wants to get back to his feet but Baker passes into half guard.
#T2##REVR# Baker passes to side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Baker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. This has been an exciting period of action! Biggs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Baker. Baker misses with the ground and pound. Biggs takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Baker controlling the position. #T3# Baker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Baker advances to mount. Baker with a couple of short strikes. Biggs is in a horrible position here. Baker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#Biggs is rocked! Baker cracks Biggs with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker! A relieved looking Jonny Baker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 120
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1# Mazziotti misses the shot to the body. Baker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight. Mazziotti misses with a double jab.
Baker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Mazziotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2# It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut. Mazziotti throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely. Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy. Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Baker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mazziotti. Baker tries to clinch but Mazziotti moves out of range. Mazziotti scores with a decent looking hook. Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mazziotti. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mazziotti throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range. Mazziotti 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. Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mazziotti lands a lovely overhand right.#T1# Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mazziotti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti. Mazziotti scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2# Baker is rocked! Mazziotti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Baker moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target. Baker seems to have got his legs back now. Mazziotti misses with a looping left. Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Baker staying out of range there. Baker takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses. Baker staying out of range there. A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2# Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch. Baker moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes. Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot. Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body and Mazziotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Baker staying out of range there. Baker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Mazziotti swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike. Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Baker takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses. Mazziotti misses the shot to the body. Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazziotti finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head. Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Mazziotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively. Mazziotti misses with a straight left. Baker quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker feinted with a counter takedown. Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Baker appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Baker slips a straight right by Mazziotti. Baker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti misses with a double jab.
Mazziotti jabs Baker to the body, keeping him at a distance. Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.#T4# Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2# Jonny Baker's cut is getting worse. 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! Mazziotti connects with a single shot there. Mazziotti drops Baker with a big left hand! Baker is injured, injured bad! Mazziotti jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domenico Mazziotti! Domenico Mazziotti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RFC: Hughes vs. Cirelli 2
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1# Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Navajo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Navajo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baker avoids it really well and circles away. Navajo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Navajo counters with a shoot takedown. Baker fights it but they end up in guard. Navajo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Navajo won't allow Baker to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Navajo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Navajo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Navajo is in close to Baker's body, working some short punches and elbows. Navajo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Navajo's guard. #REVB##T1##SUB# Navajo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Navajo has his foot on Baker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baker works his way back into a safe position though. Baker working some strikes from top position. Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navajo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Navajo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Baker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navajo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baker has managed to get both his arms back between Navajo's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Navajo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Navajo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baker defends it easily.#SUB# Navajo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Navajo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB# Navajo is looking for a triangle but Baker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Navajo looking for a guillotine here but Baker defends easily.
Baker with a nice head shot there.#SUB# Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Navajo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Baker controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Baker trying to control but Navajo is working from the bottom. My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Baker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3##SUB# Navajo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Baker controls from within his opponent's guard. Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Navajo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Navajo is retaining full guard. #SUB# Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Navajo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baker sitting in guard, not really doing much. Navajo keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Baker wants to control from the top but Navajo keeps moving. #SUB# Navajo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baker defends it easily.#SUB# Navajo working for submissions but it's allowed Baker to get to half guard.
Baker trying to control the pace. Navajo taking some punishment here, with Baker in his half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Navajo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Navajo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily. Navajo is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Navajo dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Baker clinches. Our sources have told us that Navajo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Navajo tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Baker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Navajo controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker stalling against the cage.
Navajo blocks a body shot from Baker. #T1# Baker tries to throw a body punch but Navajo avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage. Navajo tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Navajo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Navajo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Baker takes the fight into the clinch. Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navajo's elbow. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Navajo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Navajo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker effectively controlling the action here. Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navajo's elbow. #T3# Navajo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Baker.
Baker misses with a punch to the body.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Baker works on Navajo's body with a couple of short punches.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Baker slows down the pace here.
Navajo prevents a body shot from Baker. Navajo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Navajo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Navajo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Navajo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Jonny Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Baker moves in looking to clinch but Navajo pushes him off. Navajo avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker tries to clinch up. Navajo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baker sprawls and moves away. Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navajo. #T1# Baker wants to clinch up but Navajo keeps it at a distance. Navajo goes for a double leg but Baker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baker continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Navajo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navajo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Baker swinging wildly here.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Navajo attempts a counter takedown but Baker avoids it well and moves away. Navajo shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense. Navajo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Navajo avoids the body shot from Baker.
Navajo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2# Baker misses with the combination.
Navajo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Baker misses with a double jab.
Navajo feinted with a counter takedown. Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2# Baker lands a left and a right that send Navajo crashing to the mat, dazed. Baker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Navajo is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Navajo loses concentration momentarily and Baker pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Navajo crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Baker finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonny Baker! Jonny Baker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RFC Sydney March 28th
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1# Baker tries to work over Bowman's front leg with a kick but Bowman checks it. Baker moves out of range of the strikes. Bowman throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily. Bowman scores with a punch to the head.#CUT# It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut. Baker scores with a push kick. Bowman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baker's head. Baker moves out of range as Bowman strikes. Baker blocks a jab. Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bowman misses with an uppercut. Bowman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.
Baker misses with a body kick. Baker slips under a jab from Bowman. Bowman moves out of range of the body kick. A right-left combo lands from Baker. This has been an exciting period of action! Baker moves away from the strike by Bowman. Bowman jabbing away but nothing is landing. Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowman throws out the jab. Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1# Baker looks to land a combination but Bowman avoids it well. Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Baker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bowman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Bowman misses the target. Bowman misses with a looping left. The fighters circling - Bowman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bowman misses with a straight left. As Bowman backs off Baker throws a huge counter combo but Bowman manages to avoid it all. Bowman misses with a looping right. Baker lands a front kick. Bowman is breathing heavily. Nice defenses there by Baker. Nice cross by Baker. We've been informed that Baker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Bowman getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bowman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
A big left from Bowman misses. Baker throws a low kick, looking for Bowman's leg but Bowman calmly moves out of range. Bowman blocks a head kick by Baker.
#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Baker throws out a leg kick but Bowman moves out of range and Baker only half commits. We've been hearing reports that Bowman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2# Baker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bowman was covering up waiting for the punch and Baker finishes the takedown easily into guard. Baker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Baker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bowman's guard. Baker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bowman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Bowman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Bowman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3# Baker is figuring out what he wants to do next. Baker passes to side control. Baker controls the position. Bowman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bowman regains half guard. Baker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bowman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Baker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Bowman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Bowman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily. #T4# Baker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Bowman looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Baker is taking a breather. Bowman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Baker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bowman! Bowman is looking to improve his position but Baker isn't that keen on the idea. Baker looking to control but Bowman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Baker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Baker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Bowman throws a jab when Baker was well out of range. Baker counters with a body kick. Bowman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Baker throws a right and a left that both miss. A little feinted left hand from Bowman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bowman misses the jab. Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowman. Baker throws a half hearted mid kick. A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target. Baker throws a body punch but Bowman moves out of range. Bowman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A combination from Baker does no damage. Bowman 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 throws a push kick but Bowman slaps the foot to one side. Bowman misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Bowman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bowman looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range. Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowman throws out the jab. Bowman throws a good cross that connects.
Bowman misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowman. Jonny Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Baker needs to keep his hands up - Bowman had a free shot at his head there. Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker thuds his shin into the meat of Bowman's side. Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Nice defenses there by Baker. Bowman misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely. Baker takes a swing at Bowman's ribcage but misses. Baker looks for the body kick but Bowman saw that one coming. Bowman clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Bowman throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowman was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker. Bowman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bowman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker. #CL2# Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch. The referee calls for Baker to work.
#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowman. Bowman throws a head punch that misses. Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baker tries to work over Bowman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Bowman misses its intended target. Bowman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from Bowman. Baker slips a jab from Bowman. A leg kick checked by Bowman. Bowman looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely. Baker ducks under a wild hook from Bowman. Baker thinks about the counter body kick. Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3# Baker throws the kick towards the body but Bowman avoids it. Bowman throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Bowman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baker on the side of the head.#CL2# Baker closes the distance and pushes Bowman back into the cage. Baker looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2# Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Baker throws a right and a left that Bowman avoids nicely. Daquan Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bowman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Daquan Bowman is winning the standup battle so far. Bowman throws a jab when Baker was well out of range. Bowman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut. Baker swinging wildly here.
Baker slips under a jab from Bowman. Bowman misses with a lunging right hand
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Baker misses with a few strikes there.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bowman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker. Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Bowman's shoulder, as Bowman tries to avoid the shot. Bowman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baker. Bowman thows a left - swing and a miss! Bowman throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bowman avoids the head kick by Baker.
Bowman moves out of range of the body kick. Baker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bowman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Bowman throws a jab when Baker was well out of range. Bowman misses with a straight left. Bowman misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely. Baker throws a right hand that Bowman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowman also avoids with ease. Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowman. Baker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A clash of legs there as Bowman blocks the low kick. 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 Daquan Bowman will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Baker ducks under a wild hook from Bowman. And Baker responds with a good body kick, but Bowman manages to step out the way in time. Baker moves out of range of the strikes. Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowman. Bowman jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bowman slips a jab from Baker. Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowman. Bowman throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it. Baker wants to counter with a clinch but Bowman pushes him away. Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Baker staying out of range there. Bowman moves out of range as Baker throws a body kick.
Bowman throws an off balance right hand
and Baker counters with a left to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowman. Bowman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Baker slips a jab from Bowman. Bowman throws a jab when Baker was well out of range. Baker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bowman is out of range and Baker settles back down. Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bowman is able to avoid easily.#T1# Bowman dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Baker slips a jab from Bowman. Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowman. Baker ducks under a wild hook from Bowman. A jab from Bowman misses. Bowman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily. Baker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Baker scores with a body shot.
Baker tries to land a front kick but Bowman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bowman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bowman misses with a looping left. Baker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bowman. Danga de danga de dang - Baker scores with a four punch combination! Baker tries to land a front kick but Bowman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bowman throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it. Baker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bowman blocks it well. No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2# Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bowman moves out of range as Baker throws a body kick.
Bowman loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bowman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baker - the referee stops the clock and Bowman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baker. Bowman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2# Baker clinches up against the cage. Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside. Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses. Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker. Baker tries a body shot but Bowman blocks it.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses. A shot in the inside from Baker. Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baker.#T3# Bowman working aggressively here.
Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch. Bowman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker moves away from the strike by Bowman. Baker slips a straight right by Bowman. Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Baker tries to bum rush Bowman with a series of wild strikes but Bowman uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bowman misses with a left hand letting Baker counter with a right hand. Bowman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bowman misses with a hook. Baker tries to clinch but Bowman is having none of it. A punch combination from Baker misses. Bowman throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it. Baker tries to counter with a clinch but Bowman shakes him off and moves away. Baker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4# Bowman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Baker throws the kick towards the body but Bowman avoids it. Bowman checks a leg kick. Bowman avoids the head kick by Baker.
Bowman throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baker is looking to land body kicks. Bowman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowman throws out the jab. Bowman connects with a jab. Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowman is just out of range. Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker lands a glancing blow to the side of Bowman's head. Bowman misses with a hook. Baker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bowman rather than just go for the knockout. Baker swings for the body but Bowman moves out of range.
Bowman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
And that's the end of the fight! Jonny Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Baker 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Baker! Jonny Baker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RapidFC 62
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1# Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2# Thing bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Thing throws an elbow but Baker slips to the side and avoids it well. We've been hearing good reports from Baker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Thing landing a few strikes. Thing working the ground and pound but Baker is defending the strikes. Baker parries the strikes from Thing easily there. Thing is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baker to escape.
Thing is working Baker over with some ground and pound from side control. Thing tries to score with some ground and pound. Baker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thing misses with the ground and pound. Thing throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Baker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Thing throws an elbow but Baker slips to the side and avoids it well. Thing misses with the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thing fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1# Baker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Thing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2# Thing is trying to work for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
Baker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Thing lands a couple of elbows. Thing works over Baker with some ground and pound from guard. Thing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baker's head. Thing throwing strikes but missing. Baker keeping full guard, as Thing tries to pass. #T2# Thing cracks Baker with a solid left hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Baker keeping moving, preventing Thing from controlling successfully. Thing is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Thing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baker's head. Thing postures up and lands a big shot to Baker's brow. Thing is looking to work some ground and pound but Baker has wrist control. Thing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Baker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Thing with a nice head shot there.#T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Thing with a flurry of punches that miss. Baker keeping moving, preventing Thing from controlling successfully. Thing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Thing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Thing is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Thing throws a strike but Baker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Thing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baker defends well.#SUB2# Thing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4# Baker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Thing is looking for a triangle here but Baker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Thing wants to control but Baker postures up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thing keeps working. Thing can't do much from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thing Thing dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Baker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thing fails in his attempt to clinch. Baker looks to land a left hand but Thing moved out of range nicely. Thing tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Baker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thing tries to clinch but Baker moves away and Baker counters with a two punch combo. #CL# Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch. Thing can't get the takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Thing.
Thing can't get the takedown.
Thing is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baker pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker tries to throw a body punch but Thing avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage. Thing has Baker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Baker avoids a wild elbow strike from Thing. Baker being controlled against the cage.#T1# Baker pressing his opponent against the cage. Baker stalling in the clinch.
Baker gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Thing misses with an elbow strike.
Thing is looking to take this one to the mat. Baker gets underhooks to prevent Thing's takedown attempt.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Thing.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Thing wants a takedown.
#T2# Thing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it. Thing is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baker pulls him back up using the underhooks. Baker takes a shot to the head. Thing is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baker is defending well. Thing is looking to control Baker's arms but Baker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thing has his back to the cage. Baker is leaning against Thing and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Thing tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Thing back against the cage. Baker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thing up against the cage.#BC# Baker breaks from the clinch.
#T3# Thing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker swivels and escapes.#CL2# Thing forces Baker back against the cage and clinches. Thing is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baker is defending well. Thing wants to take the fight to the mat but Baker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Thing 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. Baker avoids a wild elbow strike from Thing. Baker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Baker stalling the fight.
Thing has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle. The referee is keeping an eye on Baker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baker is defending well against a takedown attempt. Baker stops a takedown attempt from Thing.
#T4# Thing has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle. Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thing.
Baker avoiding damage.
Thing tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Baker lands a left hand.
Baker tries a body shot but Thing blocks it.
Baker trying to control the position but instead, Thing has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baker into the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thing misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Baker 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL# Baker rushes Thing and presses him up against the cage. Thing utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Baker lands a body punch. Thing is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Thing just leaning against Baker, taking a breather. Thing looking to stall.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Thing avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Baker breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Thing misses its intended target. A chopping leg kick lands by Baker. #TD2# Baker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thing to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1# Thing postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Thing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Thing throws a strike but Baker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Thing looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2# Thing working for a triangle but Baker defends it easily.
Baker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Baker postures up and lands a big shot to Thing's brow. #SUB2# Thing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Thing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Baker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thing's head.#SUB2# Thing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thing looking to control.
#SUB2# Thing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Baker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack 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 tries to land a front kick but Thing steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Baker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2# Thing closes the distance and clinches. Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Thing goes for a takedown attempt but Baker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2# and Thing counters by moving into the clinch. Thing misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! With the fighters up against the cage, Thing throws an elbow but misses. Thing tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing. Thing tries to stall but Baker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Thing Thing. I think Thing has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thing Thing! A relieved looking Thing Thing thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RapidFC 60
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1# Baker misses with a double jab
#TD# and Navajo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Navajo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Baker is trying to get back to full guard. Navajo throws a strike but Baker avoids it easily and moves to full guard. We've been hearing that Navajo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Navajo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navajo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Baker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Baker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Navajo throwing strikes from guard but Baker blocks nicely. Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navajo postures up and lands a big shot to Baker's brow. Baker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1# Navajo throws a strike but Baker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Navajo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Baker is sitting in close to Navajo's body. Navajo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Baker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Baker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Navajo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chief Navajo! Chief Navajo made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 36
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1# Waters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and Waters ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. As Waters backs off Baker throws a huge counter combo but Waters manages to avoid it all. Baker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Baker. Waters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and Baker counters by moving into the clinch. Waters can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him. Waters is looking to take this one to the mat. Baker has Waters pushed against the cage. Baker pressing his opponent against the cage. Waters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Waters takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Waters with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Baker counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Waters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Baker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards. Waters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Waters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Waters can't get the takedown.
Baker lands an uppercut. Waters tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.
Waters 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. Waters is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baker is defending well. Waters wants to take the fight to the mat but Baker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Baker is pushing Waters 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 leaning against his opponent.
Baker continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. A right hook to the body lands for Baker.
Baker lands a right hand. Baker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2# Baker slowing the pace effectively. Baker stalling.
The crowd are getting on Baker's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonny Baker. Waters shoots in but no luck this time. Waters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Waters dives in and grabs Baker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes down on Waters's head and hops out. Baker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Waters has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Waters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baker as he jumps to the side. Baker stuffs the takedown. Waters is breathing heavily. Waters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and Waters ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Waters dodges the punch combination from Baker.
#CL2# Baker takes the fight into the clinch. #T3# The referee calls for Baker to work.
Baker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Waters up against the cage. Waters being controlled against the cage. Waters 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. Baker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonny Baker. Horrible takedown attempt by Waters or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad. Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nice body punch from Baker. Baker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Waters rather than just go for the knockout. Waters has his takedown stuffed and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Waters misses with a takedown #CL2# and Baker counters by moving into the clinch. Waters 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. Baker stalling against the cage.
Waters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Waters needs to keep his hands up - Baker had a free shot at his head there. Waters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baker sprawls well. Baker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Waters gets slowly back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Baker dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Waters doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab. Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. No luck with that takedown attempt from Waters. Waters takes a shot right to the bread basket. Baker connects with the punch. Waters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Baker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Waters shoots and misses #CL2# and Baker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him. Waters can't get the takedown.
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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Baker.
#T1# Waters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Waters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Baker scores with the left hand. Waters knows he should have avoided that one. Baker scores with a jab to the body. Baker stuffs the takedown. Jonny Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Baker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baker looks to land a combination. Waters sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Waters is defended easily by Baker. Waters misses with a takedown #CL2# and Baker counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Baker lands a body punch. Jonny Baker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2# Baker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baker receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Baker is defending well against a takedown attempt. Baker lands a shot to the body. Baker has Waters pushed against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Baker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonny Baker. Waters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Baker slaps away a takedown attempt from Waters, before circling back to the center of the mat. Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3# Baker stuffs the takedown. Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
Waters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker swivels and escapes.#CL2# Baker moves into the clinch. Baker is leaning against Waters and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Nice body punch from Baker - that landed with a thud.
Waters has Baker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Baker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. The referee is keeping an eye on Baker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4# Baker lands a shot to the body. Waters being controlled against the cage. Baker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Waters. Baker is pressed up against the cage. Waters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Waters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Waters takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Waters shoots and misses #CL2# and Baker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body punch from Baker. Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Waters backwards. Baker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Baker avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Waters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Baker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Baker lands a body shot.
Waters with a lazy takedown attempt and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Baker jabs Waters to the body, keeping him at a distance. Waters fails with the takedown#CL2# and Baker counters by clinching up. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him. Baker is pushing Waters 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 right handed body shot lands from Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Waters tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Waters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Baker - that landed with a thud.
#T1# Baker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Waters up against the cage. A short uppercut from Baker. Waters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Waters is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baker pulls him back up using the underhooks. Baker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baker. Waters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
Baker has Waters pressed against the cage.
Baker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2# Baker stalls. Come on Baker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baker scores with an uppercut up the middle. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker. Waters goes for a takedown attempt but Baker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Waters tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Waters shoots for a takedown but Baker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jonny Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Waters shoots and misses and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. 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! Waters has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Waters takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Baker lands with a good body shot.#T3# Baker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2# Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head. Baker scores with a hook to the body. Waters letting Baker take a breather here. Waters has Baker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Good body shot from Baker.
A hook to the body from Baker.
Baker pressing his opponent against the cage. 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 holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baker is stalling here.
#T4# Nice body punch from Baker. Baker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Waters or not. Waters is working for takedown but Baker is calmly controlling the position for now. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker. Waters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Waters closes the distance and clinches up with Baker, looking for a takedown. Waters pushes Baker against the cage but Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Waters walks into a stiff left hand from Baker. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baker leaves Waters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Baker jabs Waters to the body, keeping him at a distance. Baker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Waters at a distance.
Demetrious Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jonny Baker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Baker lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Jonny Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Baker 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 24:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Baker! Jonny Baker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RapidFC 51
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1# Tuff misses with a double jab
#TD# and Baker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tuff! Baker grinds an elbow into Tuff's temple. Tuff is looking for a sweep. Baker working the body and head with strikes. Baker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tuff is avoiding damage well.
Baker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Tuff is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baker working the ground and pound. Tuff is trying to improve his position. Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuff keeps working. Tuff avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Baker. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! Tuff dodges the ground and pound from Baker.#T1# Baker working the ground and pound from side control. Baker trying to control the action but Tuff is working from the bottom. Tuff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Tuff is still trying to improve position. Baker throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Baker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tuff can do anything to dispel that myth. Tuff is looking for a sweep. Baker lands a nice forearm strike. Baker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Tuff tries to buck Baker off but Baker is having none of it. Tuff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Tuff is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baker connects with a decent elbow. #T2# Baker throwing shots but missing, from side control. Baker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tuff will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Baker throws a strike aimed at the side of Tuff's head but Tuff avoids it well. Baker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tuff is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Baker working the ground and pound but Tuff is defending the strikes. Baker trying to control the action but Tuff is working from the bottom. Tuff tries to bench press Baker off him but Baker keeps the position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tuff defending against the ground and pound. Baker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Tuff tries to bench press Baker off him but Baker keeps the position. Tuff is not content to let Baker control the position. Tuff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Tuff is looking to regain half guard here but Baker keeps moving and retains side control. #T3# Baker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Baker lands an elbow. Sloppy strikes there by Baker. Baker in side control lands a decent elbow. Baker in side control, throwing shots but Tuff defends. You can see the frustration on Tuff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Tuff is trying to improve his position. Baker is looking to take a break and control but Tuff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tuff can't do much from the bottom here. #T4# Baker cracks Tuff with a big elbow. Baker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Baker in side control, throwing shots but Tuff defends. Tuff defending against the ground and pound. Baker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Tuff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Baker scores with punches from side control. Baker working the body and head with strikes. Tuff is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baker connects with a decent elbow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baker tries to score with some ground and pound. Tuff controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Baker trying to control the action but Tuff is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Baker dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Tuff throws a body shot but no joy. Tuff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuff can do to turn this around? Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Tuff's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tuff duly obliges. Tuff misses with an uppercut. Baker shoots for a takedown but Tuff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Tuff throws a chopping leg kick but Baker manages to avoid taking any serious damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tuff misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Baker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tuff won't be happy with that. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tuff is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Baker working the ground and pound but Tuff is defending the strikes. Baker working away. Tuff tries to bench press Baker off him but Baker keeps the position. #T1# Tuff dodges the ground and pound from Baker. Baker lands some shots froms side control. Baker throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Check out the look on Baker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Baker in side control, throwing shots but Tuff defends. Baker throws an elbow but Tuff slips to the side and avoids it well. Baker scores with punches from side control. Baker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Baker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tuff is looking to regain half guard here but Baker keeps moving and retains side control. Baker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Baker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC# Tuff is rocked! Baker in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Tuff looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Baker turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker! A victorious Jonny Baker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RapidFC 45
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Baker dives in and scores a takedown into Krawlee's guard.#SUB# Baker is sitting in close to Krawlee's body. Krawlee has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Baker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Baker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Krawlee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kree P Krawlee! An out of breath and clearly excited Kree P Krawlee thanked Dark Knight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 10
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1# Baker blocks a low kick nicely. Albber wants to slow Baker down by chopping away at his legs. Albber connects with a leg kick. Baker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Albber scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2# Albber drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage.
Albber lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Albber looks to throw an elbow but misses. Albber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut. Albber lands on the inside with an uppercut. Albber trying to land knees to the body.
Albber misses with a short punch on the inside. Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Albber.
Albber lands a right hand. Albber working aggressively here.
Albber trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Baker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD# Baker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baker manages to end up in side control.#T1# Albber on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Baker in side control, throwing shots but Albber defends. Baker trying to control the position but Albber is working away. Albber parries the strikes from Baker easily there. Baker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Albber to escape.
Albber is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Baker asserts his dominance and retains side control. Baker is looking to take a break and control but Albber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Baker prevents Albber from escaping the position. Baker is looking to take a break and control but Albber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Albber is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2# Albber explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2# Albber clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.#T2# Come on Baker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baker pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD# Baker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baker manages to end up in side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2# Albber explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2# Albber forces Baker back against the cage and clinches. Albber lands with a short shot to the head. #TD# Baker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Baker prevents Albber from standing back up.
Baker throwing shots but Albber is blocking nicely. We've been hearing that Baker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Albber wants to get back to his feet.#ES2# Albber makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Albber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Albber closes the distance and clinches. #T3# Albber misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker is working for takedown but Albber is calmly controlling the position for now. Baker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Baker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Albber is keeping busy. Baker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Albber tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body. Albber throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker. Albber landing knees to the body.
Albber tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body. Baker slowing the pace effectively. Albber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow. Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Albber misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Baker blocks an uppercut.
Baker is pushing Albber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Albber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Albber 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. Albber lands a nice knee to the body. Albber tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Albber lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Albber on the inside. Albber misses with a body punch.
Baker taking a breather. Albber misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Baker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Albber dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jonny 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. #R2# Albber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2# Albber rushes Baker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Albber lands with a short shot to the head. Albber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Albber missing with knees to the body.
Tyrone Albber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Albber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Albber trying to land knees to the body.
Albber lands a shoulder strike. Baker tries a body shot but Albber blocks it.
Albber trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Albber lands with a short shot to the head. A nice left hand lands by Albber.
Baker stalling in the clinch.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
Albber scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Albber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1# With the fighters up against the cage, Albber throws an elbow but misses. Albber can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Albber 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. Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Albber.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albber tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Albber using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Albber crunches a lovely knee into Baker's ribcage. Albber misses with a body punch.
Albber lands with a left to the head. Albber pushes Baker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Albber missing with knees to the body.
Baker looking to stall.
Albber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# Albber tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body. Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Albber misses with some punches.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
#TD# Baker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. 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 stops Albber from getting back to his feet.
Baker wants to take a breather but Albber is having none of it. Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Albber's head. #ES2# Albber has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Baker is on him like a limpet, forcing Albber back against the cage. Albber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
A hook to the body from Albber.
Albber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Albber misses with the head strike.
#T3# Albber landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Albber as Baker tries to tie him up. Albber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Albber misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Albber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Albber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Albber misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD# Baker lands a takedown into guard.
Baker throws a big elbow that misses. Albber wants to stand but Baker is controlling the position. #T4##ES2# Albber scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Baker gets a double leg takedown into Albber's guard.#ES2# Albber pushes Baker off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2# Albber moves into the clinch. Albber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baker is trying to maintain a safe position but Albber gets an underhook and turns Baker into the cage. Albber working Baker over with knees to the body. Albber lands a good knee to the midsection. Baker won't want to take too many of those. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Albber misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Baker to work.
Albber lands a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Albber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Albber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baker's sensitive parts. #CL2# Albber clinches. Albber has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Albber misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Albber fails to land. Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker. Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albber swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it. Albber unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Albber scores with a nice hook to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Albber.
Baker has Albber pressed against the cage.
Baker slowing the pace effectively. Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
#T1# Albber swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it. Baker blocks an elbow strike. Albber unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Albber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it. Baker tries to throw a body punch but Albber avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage. Baker takes a shot to the head. Baker blocks an uppercut.
Baker has Albber pushed against the cage. Albber 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. Baker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Albber is keeping busy. Albber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2# Albber lands a right hand. Albber 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. Baker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Albber up against the cage. Albber swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it. Albber working some nice short punches in the clinch. Albber missing with knees to the body.
Albber misses with a knee strike.
Albber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.#TD# Albber is fighting off a takedown attempt but Baker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Albber to the mat. Albber regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Albber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Albber is looking to stand up but Baker isn't so interested in that idea. Baker wants to control from the top but Albber keeps moving. Baker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##ES2# Albber is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Baker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Albber lands an uppercut. Albber misses with a knee to the head. Albber misses with a hook from the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albber. Albber can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Albber gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Baker prevents a body shot from Albber. Albber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baker's defenses. Baker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Albber tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body. #T4# Albber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Albber misses with an elbow strike.
Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Albber prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD# Baker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baker manages to end up in side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Albber down.
Albber wants to get back to his feet. Jonny Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tyrone Albber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Baker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyrone Albber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Albber 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Albber! A less than humble Tyrone Albber misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
FNF Summer Madness IV
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1# Kempton misses with a wild body shot. Kempton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
Kempton throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely. Kempton shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kempton.
Baker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker feinted with a counter takedown. Kempton misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Baker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kempton! Baker lands some shots froms side control. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Baker lands a few punches from side control. Baker wants to control but Kempton is keeping him busy. Baker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1# Baker misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Baker lands a few punches from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baker scoring with punches from side control. Baker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kempton is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it. Kempton is trying to get back to his feet. Baker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Kempton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB# Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kempton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2# Baker scoring with punches and elbows. Kempton struggling a bit here. Baker lands some shots froms side control. Kempton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Baker not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kempton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker. Baker is trying to control the action in half guard but Kempton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kempton is trying to control but can't.
#T3# Baker looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall. Kempton controlling the position well. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker lands a nice short elbow. Baker prevents Kempton from standing back up.
Baker throwing shots but Kempton is blocking nicely. Nice strikes from Baker there. Kempton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker. We've been hearing good reports from Baker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4# Baker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Baker wants to pass to mount but Kempton is defending the position. Baker not landing any meaningful shots this time. Baker working the head and body with strikes. Kempton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker. Baker throwing shots but Kempton is blocking nicely. Kempton is looking to escape. Baker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Baker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Baker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kempton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kempton trying to hold on to Baker's head to control him but Baker postures up.
Baker working the head and body with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Baker dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kempton misses with a wild combination.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kempton throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker. #CL# Baker forces Kempton back against the cage and clinches. Baker wants to take the fight to the mat but Kempton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD# Baker has Kempton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Baker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kempton tumbling to the mat - Baker dives into Kempton's guard. Baker throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker throws an elbow that misses. Kempton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baker's guard. Nice move by Kempton!#REVB# Kempton postures up.
#T1# Baker has Kempton pulled in close to control his posture. Kempton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Baker is adopting a defensive guard. Kempton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kempton wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving. Baker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Kempton controlling from the top position. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Kempton trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom. Baker controlling Kempton's posture. Kempton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Baker trying to keep a closed guard but Kempton is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kempton misses with a wild body shot. A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target. Kempton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2# It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut. Baker throws a series of punches but Kempton avoids them all with ease. #T3# Kempton thows a leg kick but Baker checks it #TD# and Baker counters with a nice double leg into guard. Kempton looking for a sweep. Not yet Kempton, not yet. Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kempton can do to turn this around? Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baker won't allow Kempton to get back to his feet. Baker throwing strikes but missing. Baker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kempton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Baker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kempton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Baker stops Kempton from standing up. Kempton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# Kempton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Baker wants to control from the top but Kempton keeps moving. Baker is working Kempton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kempton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Baker distracts Kempton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kempton is trying to control the position but Baker postures up. Baker is looking to pass into half guard but Kempton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kempton is in guard.#REVB# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baker has his hands on Kempton's head, controlling the position. Baker wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacob Kempton will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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##KD2# Kempton throws a left that rocks Baker and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kempton dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Baker regain composure!
#ROC2# Baker is rocked! Kempton working away. Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kempton wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy. Baker sneaks back into half guard. Baker tries to get to full guard but Kempton has control of the leg. Baker moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1# Kempton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Kempton throws an elbow that misses. Baker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kempton's guard. Nice move by Baker!#REVR# Kempton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Baker postures up in Kempton's guard and throws a big left but Kempton blocks it. Kempton wants to stand up but Baker is controlling him. Baker wants to control from the top but Kempton keeps moving. Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Baker won't allow Kempton to get back to his feet. Baker looking to sit in guard and control but Kempton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kempton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baker is proving hard to escape from. Kempton preventing the sweep. #T3# Baker has his hands on Kempton's head, controlling the position. Baker wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Baker finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Kempton's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Baker falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Kempton! An out of breath Jacob Kempton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Friday Night Summer Madness
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1# Barbarian throws a right and a left that both miss. Barbarian throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Baker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Baker is taking a breather. Barbarian says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Barbarian kicks off Baker and gets to his feet. Barbarian throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Barbarian swinging wildly here.
Baker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Conan Barbarian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Baker slips a straight right by Barbarian. Barbarian throws a good cross that connects.
Barbarian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Barbarian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbarian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Barbarian looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range. Baker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbarian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
#T2# Barbarian throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely. Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. 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. Baker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barbarian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Barbarian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Barbarian misses with a few strikes there.
Conan Barbarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barbarian falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Baker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Barbarian looking to control.
Barbarian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baker controls the pace. Baker won't allow Barbarian to get back to his feet. #T3# Barbarian is trying to keep Baker in close.
Baker content to stall in guard here. Let's hope that Baker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. It looks like Baker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Barbarian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Barbarian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Baker sitting in guard, not really doing much. Barbarian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baker. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Barbarian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baker is controlling him. Barbarian wants to sweep but no luck. Baker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Barbarian fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker with the counter takedown but Barbarian avoids it easily. Barbarian throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. It seemed like Baker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Barbarian looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range. Baker now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Barbarian throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Baker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baker. Barbarian wants to stand and escape but Baker is having none of it. Baker connects with a couple of short punches. Baker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Baker stops Barbarian from standing up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Barbarian dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Barbarian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Baker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbarian with a body shot. Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbarian finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head. Conan Barbarian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barbarian misses with a wild body shot. Barbarian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker. A counter left hand to the body from Barbarian misses its target. Barbarian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice straight punches there by Barbarian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbarian. Barbarian throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1# Barbarian throws a combination that misses and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Barbarian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Barbarian misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Baker counters with a single leg into guard. Barbarian didn't expect that. Jonny Baker has got the better of the ground game so far. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baker's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Baker content to stall in guard here. Baker scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Barbarian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baker controls the pace. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Baker.#T2# Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbarian is retaining full guard. Barbarian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around? Baker stands and throws Barbarian's legs to the side, diving into side control. The referee asks Baker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Baker prefers to stall for the moment though. Barbarian sneaks back into half guard. Ground and pound from Baker. Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Baker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Baker is controlling the pace.
#T3# Baker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barbarian defending well though. Baker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Baker working over Barbarian with some ground and pound. Barbarian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Baker not doing much here.
Baker scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Barbarian wants to get back to full guard. Baker controlling the pace. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Barbarian tries to kick Baker off but Baker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall. Baker stops Barbarian from getting back to his feet.
Baker trying to control the pace. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Barbarian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Barbarian's shoulder, as Barbarian tries to avoid the shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Baker 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# Barbarian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Barbarian throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease. Baker throws a hook to the side of Barbarian's head but Barbarian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Barbarian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT# It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut. A punch combination from Barbarian misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy. Some wild striking there from Barbarian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbarian misses with a two punch combination.
Baker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbarian defends it well. Barbarian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1# Barbarian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Barbarian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Barbarian misses with a looping left. Barbarian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker throws a counter combo. Baker dodges the punch combination from Barbarian.
Baker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Barbarian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbarian defends it well.#T2# Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barbarian. Barbarian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Barbarian fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbarian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A combination from Barbarian does no damage. Barbarian throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Baker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Barbarian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Baker counters with a single leg into guard. Barbarian didn't expect that. 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! Barbarian has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle. Baker passes Barbarian's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baker connects with a nice short shot to Barbarian's temple. Baker controlling the pace. Barbarian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3# Baker content to control rather than advance. Baker wants to pass the guard but Barbarian is defending well. Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Barbarian wants to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker lands a nice short elbow. Baker slips a nice elbow through Barbarian's hands, connecting with Barbarian's forehead.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall. Baker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Baker controlling from mount. Baker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barbarian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baker lands a heavy elbow. Baker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Barbarian squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Baker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Baker with the ground and pound from mount.
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 Conan Barbarian. I think Barbarian 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Barbarian!
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Event:
JBL 20 Point vs White
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1# Baker ducks right into an uppercut from Xiu. Baker takes a shot right to the bread basket. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xiu. Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot. Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xiu. Baker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Xiu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at EMPIRE K1 Academy in the buildup to the fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xiu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it. Xiu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2# and Baker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xiu's guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Char Xiu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Xiu has Baker pulled in close to control his posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baker wants to control from the top but Xiu keeps moving. Xiu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Xiu keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully. Baker being controlled here momentarily. Xiu controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself. Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baker throwing strikes from guard but Xiu blocks nicely. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position. Xiu tries to land a sweep but no joy. Xiu keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Xiu tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot. Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiu.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Xiu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
Xiu scores with a jab to the body.#TD# Xiu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Xiu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3# Xiu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Xiu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Baker moves into full guard.
Xiu throws a big right hand that misses. Xiu postures up and lands a big shot to Baker's brow. Xiu stopping the sweep attempt from Baker. Xiu distracts Baker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Xiu wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving. Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xiu's guard. #REVB# Baker stands up over Xiu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4# Xiu wants to sweep but no luck. Baker throws a big elbow that misses. Baker is working Xiu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Xiu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xiu pulls Baker in close to prevent any damage. Baker preventing the sweep. Xiu trying to keep a closed guard but Baker is proving a slippery customer.
Xiu has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle. Baker is stalling in the full guard. Xiu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Char Xiu dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Xiu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely. Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Xiu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Xiu scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xiu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL# Xiu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiu. #T1# Good body shot from Xiu.
Xiu throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker. Xiu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baker is looking to control Xiu's arms but Xiu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baker has his back to the cage. Baker stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Xiu.
Xiu lands a body punch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Xiu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Xiu.
Baker pressing his opponent against the cage. Xiu misses with the head strike.
A short right from Xiu. Xiu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xiu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Xiu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker tries to stall but Xiu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Xiu.
#T3# Baker avoiding damage.
Xiu lands a right hand. Baker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xiu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow. Xiu struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Xiu - that landed with a thud.
Baker stalls. #T4# Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiu uses good head movement to avoid it. Xiu lands a body shot. Xiu working some nice short punches in the clinch. Xiu misses with a body punch.
Xiu can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Xiu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around? Baker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Char Xiu 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# Xiu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Xiu swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Xiu lands with a shot to the body. Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Xiu coming out on top. Xiu tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily#TD2# and Baker counters with a shoot takedown. Xiu fights it but they end up in guard. Baker with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Baker being controlled here momentarily. #T1# Baker postures up in Xiu's guard and throws a big left but Xiu blocks it. Baker looking to pass the guard. Xiu wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment. Xiu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Xiu controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself. Xiu has control of Baker's left arm, preventing Baker from doing any damage. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Xiu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Baker walks into a left hand. #CL# Xiu drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage.
Xiu lands a nice uppercut. Xiu lands with a left to the head. Xiu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A right handed body shot lands from Xiu.
Baker is trying to maintain a safe position but Xiu gets an underhook and turns Baker into the cage. Xiu prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Baker.
#T3# Xiu presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Xiu.
Xiu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow. Xiu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC# Baker is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut. Xiu lands a body punch. A hook to the body from Xiu.
Xiu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head. Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Xiu finish him?#T4# Baker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xiu is keeping busy. Xiu lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards. Xiu cracks Baker with a nice body shot. Baker seems to have recovered his senses. Xiu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short body shot lands from Xiu as the two fighters clinch.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiu. Xiu works on Baker's body with a couple of short punches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Xiu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baker. Baker blocks a body shot from Xiu. Jonny Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Char Xiu has scored more points in the clinch so far. Xiu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Char Xiu showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xiu, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Char Xiu! Char Xiu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Unstoppable Force II
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Baker swinging wildly here.
Jun connects with the punch. Jun cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs. Jun scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2# Jun clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage. Jun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baker jumps guard but Jun stands there with Baker around his waist. Baker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baker is trying to pull guard but Jun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1# Jun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards. Jun is working Baker over against the cage. Baker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jun to keep the fight standing. Baker fails to pull guard.
Baker is breathing heavily. Jun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards. Jun scores with a shoulder strike. Jun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jun walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jun throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Jun. #CL2# Jun clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage. Baker tries to pull guard but Jun holds him up against the cage and eventually Baker drops back down to his feet.
Jun scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jun lands a hook to the side of the head. Jun pushes Baker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2# Baker is rocked! Jun lands an uppercut. Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jun unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Baker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jun is unloading with more strikes now! Baker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaede Jun! Kaede Jun tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Apocalypse
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Baker clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Baker on the inside. Baker is struggling to control the position. Baker cracks Harris with a nice body shot.#BC2# Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2# Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD# Baker is trying to trip Harris. He has hold of a leg but Harris is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baker persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Baker wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. Baker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baker trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. Baker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Baker wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. Baker with a flurry of punches that miss. Baker cracks Harris with a solid left hand.#SUB2# Harris is looking for a triangle but Baker pushes his legs off easily.
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Harris keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully. Baker looking to pass the guard. Baker throws a strike but Harris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baker holds on and takes a little breather. Harris preventing the sweep. #SU2# Harris stands and steps away. Baker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baker!
#ROC# Harris is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Bret Harris has been cut. Harris throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Harris shoots in but no luck this time. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baker, as that shot connected.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him? Baker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harris momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A combination from Harris does no damage. Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Baker drops Harris with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Harris! Baker dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker! Jonny Baker 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. Bret Harris was interviewed post fight and said 'This Has To Be A DREAM!!!'.
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Event:
JBL 20 Storm vs Neckbreaker
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1# Brom takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses. Brom lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut. Brom throws out a powerful jab. Nice body punch from Brom. Baker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brom.#ROC2# Baker is rocked! Brom lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Baker falls backwards - clearly groggy! Brom dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eragon Brom!
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Event:
Ludus III
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1# Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pierre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Pierre has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baker is landing a low percentage of strikes. Pierre darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Pierre into the cage. #TD# Pierre gets caught flat footed, as Baker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Baker distracts Pierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. We've been hearing good reports from Baker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Pierre keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baker landing some decent shots from guard. #T1# Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Baker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Pierre is trying to hold Baker in close to prevent damage but Baker has managed to pass into half guard.
Pierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker. Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker. Baker controlling the action here. Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker. Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2# Baker wants to take a breather but Pierre is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baker lands strikes from half guard. Baker is nestled in close to Pierre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Baker throws a strike but Pierre avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Pierre working a defensive guard here.
Baker is working Pierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Baker working some strikes from top position. Baker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Baker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Baker not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3# Pierre is looking to improve his position.
Baker looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Baker is nestled in close to Pierre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC# Pierre is rocked! Baker lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pierre quite badly. Pierre pulls Baker in close trying to recover. Baker postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pierre on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pierre doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker! Jonny Baker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Retribution for Sydney
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Naut scores with a takedown into Baker's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Naut sitting in guard here, content to control. Naut wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baker holds on and takes a little breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Naut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Naut lands a couple of decent looking shots. Naut throws a big elbow that misses. #T1# Naut seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Naut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Baker misses with a wild body shot. Naut darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Naut into the cage. Naut avoids the body shot from Baker.
Naut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Naut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2# Naut lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Naut goes for a high kick. It partially lands. An inside leg kick from Naut misses. Naut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Baker counters by moving into the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Baker.
Baker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Naut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker pressing his opponent against the cage. Baker stalling the fight.
#T3# Baker pressing his opponent against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Baker for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Naut prevents a body shot from Baker. Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2# Naut pulls guard successfully.
Baker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Baker throws a big elbow that misses. Naut keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully. #T4# Baker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. We've been hearing that Baker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Baker sitting in guard, not really doing much. Naut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baker. Baker lands a couple of decent looking shots. Naut keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully. Naut is pulling down on Baker's head. It's preventing any offense from Baker, at least for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jugger Naut will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Baker moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Baker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naut backwards. Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Naut breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Naut closes the distance and clinches. Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but Naut shows good agility there to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker stalling.
#BC2# Naut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Naut has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker working aggressively here.
Naut blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Baker misses with a short punch on the inside. Naut changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Naut darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Naut into the cage. #CL2# Naut clinches. Naut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jugger Naut.#BC2# Naut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Naut tries to counter with a clinch but Baker shakes him off and moves away. Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Naut circles away.
Jugger Naut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Naut swivels and escapes. Naut misses with a takedown attempt - Baker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Baker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Naut.#T2##CL2# Naut has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Naut breaks the clinch.
Naut throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side. Baker misses with an uppercut. Naut saw that one coming. No luck with that takedown attempt from Naut. Naut tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL# Baker clinches. Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Naut. Baker slowing the pace effectively.#T3# Baker lands an uppercut. Naut is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Baker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2# Naut pulls guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Naut looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Naut has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle. Naut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baker. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baker wants to control from the top but Naut keeps moving. Baker chips away with some ground and pound.#T4# Baker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Baker sitting in guard, not really doing much. Naut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Baker controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Naut is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baker scoring with some ground and pound. 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 Jonny Baker will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Naut looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well. Baker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Naut. Naut 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. Baker missing with a left hand there. Naut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A punch combination from Naut misses. Baker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naut. Baker feinted with a counter takedown. No luck with that takedown attempt from Naut. Naut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Naut dives in and grabs Baker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes down on Naut's head and hops out. Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jugger Naut. Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##CL# Baker gets a clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Baker.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Naut tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body. Naut 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 Naut can turn it around. Naut is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baker is defending well. Naut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Baker to work.
Naut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baker scores with a shot to the side of Naut's head. Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD# Baker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baker manages to end up in side control. Jonny Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Naut is looking for a sweep. Baker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Naut sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Baker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Naut wants to get back to full guard. Baker is thwarting Naut's attempts to control the position. Baker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall. Naut is staying active underneath Baker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3# Naut on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Naut can do anything to dispel that myth. Baker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Baker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Naut is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Baker winds up and cracks Naut with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Baker wants to take a breather but Naut is having none of it. Naut trying to control from the bottom.
Baker is trying to control. Naut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4# Naut is trying to control but can't.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Naut is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jugger Naut seems to be getting the better of the standup. Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Naut is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Naut circles away and we're back to standing. Naut dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Naut goes for a double leg but Baker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baker continues to drive forward. Naut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely. Baker appears to be looking for a counter takedown. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baker is defended easily by Naut.
And that's the end of the fight! Jonny Baker showed his dominance in that final round. I think Baker 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Indestructible
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1# Baker punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.#TD# Baker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Baker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baker connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple. Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Diaz taking some punishment here, with Baker in his half guard. Baker working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Baker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2# Diaz looking for submissions off his back. Baker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC# Diaz is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baker is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Diaz is hurt! He's hurt bad - Baker fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Diaz from any more punishment! Congratulations to Baker! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker! In his post fight interview, Jonny Baker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
JBL 11 Countdown
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1# Arroyo misses with a series of wild punches.
Alex Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Baker pushes Arroyo up against the cage in a clinch. Baker has Arroyo pressed against the cage.
Arroyo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Arroyo's face as he tries to break the clinch. Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arroyo prevents the takedown attempt.
Arroyo can't break the clinch.
#TD2# Baker has clasped his hands together around Arroyo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker trying to control the action but Arroyo is working from the bottom. Arroyo is looking to reverse the position. Baker in the domination position with Arroyo hanging on.#T1# Arroyo is looking for a sweep. Baker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Arroyo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baker is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Arroyo wants to hold on but Baker pushes him away. A nice elbow there by Baker. Baker landing strikes, looking to finish! Baker lands a big shot there that rocks Arroyo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baker landing punches. Baker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Arroyo?
Arroyo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Baker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2# Arroyo is rocked! Baker postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Arroyo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Baker and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker! After the fight, Jonny Baker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
JBL Ludus
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1# Sinatra misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# and Baker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sinatra! Baker looks up at the clock and then as Sinatra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Baker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Baker scoring with punches and elbows. Sinatra is letting Baker control him for a moment. Baker in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2# Sinatra is rocked! Baker in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sinatra looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Baker turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker! After the fight, Jonny Baker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1# Verhoeven tries to land a front kick but Baker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nice body punch from Verhoeven. Verhoeven should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Verhoeven lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses. Baker tries to counter by clinching up but Verhoeven breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2# Verhoeven clinches with his opponent.
Baker wants to take the fight to the mat but Verhoeven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but Verhoeven shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Baker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Verhoeven is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Baker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baker manages to end up in side control. Baker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Baker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Verhoeven some visible discomfort.
Verhoeven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baker cracks Verhoeven with a big elbow. Verhoeven takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1# Verhoeven is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baker connects with a decent elbow. Baker working the head with strikes. Baker throwing shots but missing, from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Verhoeven is trying to get back to half guard. Baker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Verhoeven is looking for a sweep. Verhoeven takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC# Verhoeven is rocked! A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Verhoeven is still in real trouble! Can Baker finish him? Check out the look on Baker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Baker in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Verhoeven looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Baker turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker! In his post fight interview, Jonny Baker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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