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Event:
The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Hines looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baba is fending him off so far but Hines persists. Nope, Baba circles away and we're back to standing.
Baba connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Mark Hines has been cut.
Hines moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hines.
Hines tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Hines is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hines working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hines in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Hines seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hines throws an elbow but Baba slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hines throws an elbow but Baba slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hines has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Baba wants to control but Hines postures up.
Hines tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Baba dodges the ground and pound from Hines.
Hines cracks Baba with a big elbow.
Hines lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baba parries the strikes from Hines easily there. Hines is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baba to escape.
Hines fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Baba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Baba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hines on the ground.
Hines postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hines lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Hines tries for a kimura but Baba is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baba is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Hines is looking to take a break and control but Baba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hines lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hines sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baba is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Baba taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hines lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#
Baba is rocked!
Hines scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Baba is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hines can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Hines!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Baba scores with a shot to the body.
Baba connects with a right hand. Bennett shakes it off.#CL#
Baba has managed to clinch.
Baba lands an uppercut.
Bennett lands a body punch.
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Baba.
Baba scores with a shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Bennett pushes Baba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Baba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennetts head.
Bennett lands a right hand.
Baba misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Baba.
Baba lands a body punch. #T1#
Baba lands a right hand.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba blocking some punches.
Bennett is leaning against Baba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Baba.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baba.
Baba lands a body punch.
Baba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Baba.
Baba lands with a right to the head.
Baba scores with a shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands.
Baba working aggressively here.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Baba misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennett's elbow.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Baba.
A nice left hand lands by Baba.
Baba presses Bennett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennett's efforts to push away.
Baba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennett can't break the clinch.
A short right from Baba on the inside.
Baba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennetts head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennett misses with a body punch.
Baba prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
Baba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Baba.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Bennett is trying to break free.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baba blocking some punches.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baba lands a right hand.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Baba.
Nice body punch from Baba.
Bennett looks winded!
Baba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Baba.
Bennett takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Bennett is rocked!
Baba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennett's elbow.
Bennett is still on wobbly legs! Can Baba finish him?
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett seems to have recovered his senses.
Baba blocking some punches.
Baba pushes Bennett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett misses with some punches.
Baba lands a body punch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baba.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baba digs a right hand underneath Bennett's ribcage. Bennett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baba lands with a right to the head. #KD#
Baba drops Bennett onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bennett is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Baba lands a left hand.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Baba lands a right hand.
Baba pushes Bennett against the cage. Baba is working some dirty boxing. Baba pushes off with a quick right hook! Bennett goes down! Bennett tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Baba moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Baba!
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Event:
ICC 22: Jiro v Baba
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Jiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baba.
Jiro throws the left hand but Baba avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Baba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Baba misses with a punch to the body.
Jiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiro.
Jiro misses with a body punch.
Baba lands a left hand.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Baba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Baba.
Baba takes a shot to the head.
Jiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Jiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
Jiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow. #T1#
Baba working aggressively here.
Baba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Baba - that landed with a thud.
Baba's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baba cracks Jiro with a nice body shot.
Jiro is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baba.
A nice left hand lands by Baba.
Baba scores with a shoulder strike.
Baba lands with a short shot to the head.
Baba working aggressively here.
Baba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
Jiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baba works on Jiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Baba - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
Jiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Baba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Jiro can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Jiro takes a shot to the head.
Baba prevents a body shot from Jiro.
Baba works on Jiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Baba cracks Jiro with a nice body shot.
Baba misses with the head strike.
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiro.
Baba lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Jiro as the two fighters clinch.
Jiro tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Jiro back against the cage.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba tries to throw a body punch but Jiro avoids it by throwing Baba back against the cage.
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Jiro backwards.
Baba gets through Jiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
A short body shot lands from Jiro as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Baba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jiro throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baba throws a right hand that misses
and Jiro counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Baba blocks the leg kick.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Baba throws a poor cross that misses
and Jiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiro cracks Baba on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Baba falls backwards against the cage. Jiro follows up with more strikes that drop Baba to his knees. Jiro keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Baba! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Jiro!
Ken Jiro retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Ken Jiro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ICC 20: Harris v Jantan 3
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Baba scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Psycho Crusher has been cut.
A cross from Baba lands.
A punch lands to the side of Crusher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baba throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
Psycho Crusher's cut is getting worse.
Crusher misses with a hook.
Baba jabs Crusher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baba connects with a crisp jab.
Baba misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crusher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Baba has Crusher up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crusher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baba is working Crusher over against the cage.
Crusher is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Baba. #CUT2#
Psycho Crusher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short left from Baba.
Baba scores with a shot to the side of Crusher's head. #T1#
Baba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crushers head.
Baba lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Crusher is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Psycho Crusher's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Baba creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Crusher's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Crusher drops to his knees and Baba pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Baba!
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Event:
ICC 18: Harris v Leahy
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Baba coming out on top.
Baba misses the shot to the body.
Hammer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baba.
Baba misses the shot to the body.
Baba is looking to clinch.
Hammer unleashes a big counter combination but Baba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Baba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baba 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.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hammer fails to land.
Hammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Baba is working Hammer over against the cage.
Baba has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baba lands a shot to the body.
Hammer looks winded!
Baba lands with a right to the head.
Baba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Baba lands an uppercut.
Baba tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Baba lands a left hand.
Baba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Baba tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammer working aggressively here.
Hammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
A short right from Baba on the inside.
Baba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Baba.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Baba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Baba.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baba scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Baba lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baba.
Baba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baba pushes Hammer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Nice body punch from Baba.
Baba lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baba.
Baba presses Hammer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baba.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Baba lands with a right to the head. #KD#
Baba drops Hammer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hammer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Hammer is rocked!#KD#
Baba drops Hammer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hammer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Baba finish him?
A hook to the body from Baba.
#KD#
Baba drops Hammer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hammer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hook to the body lands for Baba.
Baba is muscling Hammer up against the cage and as Hammer bounces back off, Baba cracks him with a huge right hand! Hammer crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Baba!
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Event:
ICC 16: Harris v Leahy
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Qiang throws a series of punches but Baba moves out of range.
A punch combination from Qiang misses.
Baba staying out of range there.
Baba punishes Qiang's body with a nice straight punch.
Qiang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Qiang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baba is looking to reverse the position.
Baba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Qiang in side control lands a decent elbow.
Qiang controls the position.
Qiang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Qiang scores with punches from side control.
Qiang scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qiang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Baba is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Baba is not content to let Qiang control the position.
Qiang takes a little break here. Baba wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Baba prevents Qiang from moving into mount.
Baba being controlled for a moment. #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.
Baba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Qiang.
Qiang is looking to take a break and control but Baba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qiang controls the position from side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Qiang 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#
Qiang misses with a hook.
Qiang moves away from the strike by Baba.
A jab from Baba misses.
A big left from Qiang misses.
A jab lands there for Qiang.
Qiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Baba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Qiang thinking. #TD#
Qiang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Qiang looking to pass the guard.
Qiang with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang throws a big elbow that misses.
Baba is looking to sweep but instead, Qiang has passed into half guard.
#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Qiang lands a nice short elbow.
Qiang wants to pass to mount but Baba is defending the position.
Qiang is working hard here to advance position.
Baba wants to get back to full guard but Qiang has passed into side control.
Qiang controls the position from side control.
Baba is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Qiang sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baba is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Qiang is chipping away with strikes.
Baba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Qiang working away.
Qiang lands some shots froms side control.
Qiang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Qiang 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.
Qiang advances to full mount.
Qiang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Qiang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Qiang controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Qiang 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Thomas Baba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li Qiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baba wants it to stay on the feet.
Baba slips under a jab.
Qiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Baba lands a really nice looking cross but Qiang seems unphased.
Qiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baba can do to turn this around?
Qiang connects with a right hand. Baba shakes it off.
Qiang avoids the body shot from Baba.
Baba connects with a body shot.
Baba is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Qiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Baba counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Li Qiang has been cut.
Qiang misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Qiang with that takedown attempt.
Jab from Qiang.#T1#
Qiang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Baba's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li Qiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qiang misses with an uppercut.
Qiang misses with a few strikes there.
Baba looks to land a right hand but Qiang moved out of range.
Qiang cracks Baba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baba connects with a body shot that sends Qiang's belly button to the back.#KD2#
Baba cracks Qiang with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Qiang looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baba finish him?
Baba's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qiang misses with a two punch combination.
Qiang is aggressively charging in as Baba backs up avoiding any damage. Baba tosses out a jab and Qiang runs right into it face first! Qiang is out cold! Baba dropped down on all fours and is barking in Qiang's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Baba!
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Event:
ICC 11: Baba v Boaler
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Boaler misses with a shot to the body
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Boaler has been cut.
Baba fails to land with a series of punches.
Baba 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.#TD2#
Boaler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Baba keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baba is pulling down on Boaler's head. It's preventing any offense from Boaler, at least for the moment.
Boaler won't allow Baba to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler stands and throws Baba's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Boaler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baba has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Boaler is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Baba looks calm but he's in trouble here. Boaler gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Baba is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Boaler lets go of the hold and Baba can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Boaler!
Tom Boaler is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
ICC 8: Yoshioka v Maju 2
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from Baba misses. #CL2#
Baba has managed to clinch.
Crusher working hard to break the clinch.
Crusher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crusher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crusher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crusher.
Crusher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Baba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baba prevents Crusher from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Baba.
Baba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crusher wants to break free but Baba has control.
A frustrated look appears on Crusher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crusher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baba has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Baba fails to land.
Baba lands an uppercut.
Baba gets through Crusher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crusher tries to circle away but Baba has him pinned against the cage.
Crusher can't break the clinch.
Crusher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Baba lands with a short shot to the head.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
Baba pushes Crusher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crusher backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Psycho Crusher has been cut.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Baba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crusher is breathing heavily.
Crusher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baba presses Crusher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Baba.
Crusher takes a shot to the head.
Baba scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baba.
Baba pushes Crusher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baba lands an uppercut.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baba pushes Crusher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Baba - that landed with a thud.
Baba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crusher.
Baba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baba scores with a shot to the side of Crusher's head.
Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baba is working Crusher over against the cage.
Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crusher backwards.
A short uppercut from Baba.
Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crusher backwards.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Baba - that landed with a thud.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crusher backwards.
A short right from Baba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baba presses Crusher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Crusher backwards.
Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crusher backwards.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Crusher takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Baba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Psycho Crusher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Baba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baba pushes Crusher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crusher takes a shot to the head.
Baba prevents Crusher from breaking the clinch.
Baba struggles to land a body shot inside as Crusher controls his hands.
Baba cracks Crusher with a nice body shot.
Crusher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crusher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baba is working Crusher over against the cage.
Baba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crusher tries to break the clinch but Baba is controlling the position.
Baba works on Crusher's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Baba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baba gets through Crusher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baba lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Crusher backwards. #T1#
Baba lands a right hand.
Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Baba on the inside.
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.#KD2#
Baba drops Crusher onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Crusher is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Crusher is rocked!#CUT2#
Psycho Crusher's cut is getting worse.
Thomas Baba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba lands a big right hand that drops Crusher! The killer instinct kicks in and Baba finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Baba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Baba!
Thomas Baba is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Baba swings for the body but Briggs moves out of range.
Briggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baba. #CL#
Baba pushes Briggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Briggs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baba is leaning against Briggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baba pushes Briggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
Briggs looks winded!
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Briggs takes a shot to the head.
Baba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Briggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baba to keep the fight standing.
Thomas Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Briggs.
Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Briggs is trying to pull guard but Baba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baba lands a body punch.
Baba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
Baba lands with a right to the head.
Baba gets through Briggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Briggs is rocked!
Baba creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Briggs with a big uppercut! Briggs tries to clinch up but Baba pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Briggs to the mat! Briggs covers up and Baba unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thomas Baba!
In defeat, Lyle Briggs stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll learn from this and come back stronger.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Hassler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Baba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hassler's efforts to push away.
Baba has Hassler pressed against the cage, preventing Hassler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hassler is trying to break the clinch but Baba is controlling him.
Baba has Hassler pressed against the cage, preventing Hassler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Hassler backwards.
Baba swings wildly with an uppercut but Hassler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hassler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassler tries to break free but Baba pushes him back against the cage.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baba lands a left hand.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Baba.
Baba has Hassler pressed against the cage, preventing Hassler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Hassler scores with a shot to the side of Baba's head.
Baba misses with a punch on the inside.
Hassler wants to break free but Baba has control.
Hassler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hassler tries to circle away but Baba has him pinned against the cage.
Hassler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baba is leaning against Hassler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hassler is trying to push Baba away but Baba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baba tries a body shot but Hassler blocks it.
Baba swings wildly with an uppercut but Hassler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hassler fails to land.
Baba misses with the head strike.
Hassler wants to break free but Baba has control.
Hassler tries to circle away but Baba has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Baba.
Baba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hassler backwards.
Hassler prevents a body shot from Baba. #T2#
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Hassler.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baba misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baba.
Hassler looks winded!
Baba misses with a body punch.
Baba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baba blocks an uppercut.
Baba scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hassler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baba misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baba.
Hassler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba can't find room to land a body shot as Hassler controls the action.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Hassler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baba working aggressively here.
Baba misses with a punch to the body.
Hassler tries to break free but Baba pushes him back against the cage.
Hassler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hassler blocking some punches.
A short right from Baba on the inside.
Baba lands a nice uppercut.
Baba has Hassler pressed against the cage, preventing Hassler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baba tries a body shot but Hassler blocks it.
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
Hassler wants to get back to striking at distance but Baba won't allow it.
Hassler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hassler is looking to break free of the clinch but Baba has double underhooks.
Hassler lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Baba.
Baba swings wildly with an uppercut but Hassler uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baba.
Baba misses with a punch on the inside.
Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassler misses with a punch on the inside.
Baba is leaning against Hassler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baba looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hassler backwards.
Baba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baba has a couple of punches blocked by Hassler.
Baba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Hassler is rocked!
Hassler takes a shot to the head.
Hassler is still on wobbly legs! Can Baba finish him?
Baba lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hassler to his knees! Baba keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Baba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Baba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like LaFlamme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
LaFlamme misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Baba rushes LaFlamme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baba blocking some punches.
LaFlamme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba prevents a body shot from LaFlamme.
Baba prevents a body shot from LaFlamme.
LaFlamme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaFlamme stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from LaFlamme fails to land.
LaFlamme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baba blocks a body shot from LaFlamme.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LaFlamme backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Jon LaFlamme has been cut.
LaFlamme blocking some punches.
LaFlamme misses with the head strike.
Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of LaFlamme backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaFlamme misses with a body punch.
LaFlamme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba misses with a body punch.
#T1#
LaFlamme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from LaFlamme on the inside.
LaFlamme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
LaFlamme lands a body shot.
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by LaFlamme.
LaFlamme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba lands a right hand.
LaFlamme is trying to break the clinch but Baba is controlling him.
LaFlamme prevents a body shot from Baba.
LaFlamme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
Baba blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for LaFlamme.
Baba looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaFlamme.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaFlamme.
LaFlamme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFlamme is leaning against Baba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LaFlamme lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on LaFlamme's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
LaFlamme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baba misses with a punch on the inside.
Baba has a couple of punches blocked by LaFlamme.
LaFlamme lands a body punch.
Baba is breathing heavily.
Baba tries a body shot but LaFlamme blocks it.
Baba blocks an uppercut.
Baba struggles to land a body shot inside as LaFlamme controls his hands.
LaFlamme gets through Baba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LaFlamme misses with some punches.
LaFlamme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from LaFlamme.
LaFlamme lands with a left to the head.
LaFlamme working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baba tries to throw a body punch but LaFlamme avoids it by throwing Baba back against the cage.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaFlamme tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
LaFlamme blocks a body shot from Baba. #T3#
Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaFlamme misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from LaFlamme as the two fighters clinch.
LaFlamme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LaFlamme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaFlamme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFlamme throws a head punch that misses.
LaFlamme tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing LaFlamme back against the cage.
LaFlamme throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LaFlamme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babas head.
LaFlamme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LaFlamme misses with a punch to the body.
LaFlamme struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
LaFlamme misses with a body punch.
LaFlamme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaFlamme can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
LaFlamme tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
A short uppercut from Baba.
LaFlamme lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baba or not.
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!
LaFlamme lands a shot to the body.
LaFlamme lands a nice shot to the body.
LaFlamme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaFlamme misses with a body punch.
LaFlamme throws a head punch that misses.
LaFlamme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LaFlamme pushes Baba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaFlamme tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
LaFlamme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baba.
Baba blocking some punches.
LaFlamme throws a head punch that misses.
LaFlamme misses with the head strike.
LaFlamme working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LaFlamme works on Baba's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon LaFlamme dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon LaFlamme's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
LaFlamme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LaFlamme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baba.
Baba scores with a jab to the jaw.
LaFlamme scores with the left hand. Baba knows he should have avoided that one.
LaFlamme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baba to score with a decent uppercut.
LaFlamme thuds a left hand into Baba's body.
Baba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LaFlamme cracks Baba with a right hand to the side of the head.
LaFlamme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Baba is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaFlamme drops Baba with a big left hand! Baba is injured, injured bad! LaFlamme jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon LaFlamme!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Baba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Walker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walker.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Baba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baba swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
#KD#
Baba drops Walker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Walker looks back up at him and smiles so Baba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#
It looks like Sam Walker has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Baba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.
Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Baba won't allow it.
Baba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walker is trying to break free.
Baba scores with a shot to the side of Walker's head. #ROC#
Walker is rocked!
Baba working aggressively here.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Baba finish him?
Baba misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker blocking some punches.
Baba misses with some punches.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
Baba misses with some punches.
Walker blocking some punches.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Baba moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Baba breaks the clinch.
Walker closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1##CL#
Baba darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.
Baba lands a right hand.
Baba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Baba is controlling him.
Baba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Baba pushes Walker against the cage. Baba is working some dirty boxing. Baba pushes off with a quick right hook! Walker goes down! Walker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Baba moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Baba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Yuldashev throws a big shot that misses.
Baba tries to clinch but Yuldashev moves out of range. #CL#
Baba closes the distance and clinches.
Yuldashev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yuldashev misses with some punches.
Yuldashev tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Yuldashev can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
A short right from Yuldashev on the inside.
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuldashev misses with some punches.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baba blocks a body shot from Yuldashev .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
Baba prevents a body shot from Yuldashev .
Baba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuldashev 's elbow.
Yuldashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
Baba presses Yuldashev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yuldashev tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Yuldashev can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuldashev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yuldashev tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Yuldashev back against the cage.
Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yuldashev backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Sarvar Yuldashev has been cut.
Baba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuldashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba gets through Yuldashev 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baba has a couple of punches blocked by Yuldashev .
A short body shot lands from Yuldashev as the two fighters clinch.
Yuldashev blocks a body shot from Baba.
Baba tries to work over Yuldashev 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuldashev tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuldashev tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba blocking some punches.
Yuldashev misses with the head strike.
Baba looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Baba blocks a body shot from Yuldashev .
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuldashev . #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Yuldashev .
Baba blocks a body shot from Yuldashev .
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yuldashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuldashev can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Baba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Baba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuldashev misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Baba just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baba.
Baba wants to clinch up but Yuldashev keeps it at a distance.
Yuldashev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Baba instigates a clinch.
Yuldashev lands a body punch.
Yuldashev misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow. #T3#
Baba misses with the head strike.
Yuldashev digs a right hand into Baba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baba's gas tank.
Baba working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Baba fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yuldashev .
Good body shot from Yuldashev .
Baba is breathing heavily.
Yuldashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuldashev works on Baba's body with a couple of short punches.
Yuldashev is working Baba over against the cage.
Yuldashev pushes Baba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Yuldashev lands an uppercut.
Yuldashev lands a body punch.
Yuldashev works on Baba's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Yuldashev - that landed with a thud.
Yuldashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuldashev tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Yuldashev lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuldashev lands with a right to the head.
Yuldashev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baba or not.
A short uppercut from Yuldashev .
Baba blocks a body shot from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev lands a body shot.
Yuldashev tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Yuldashev back against the cage.
Yuldashev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Yuldashev .
Yuldashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Yuldashev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yuldashev lands a shot to the body.
Yuldashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuldashev tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Yuldashev back against the cage.
Yuldashev misses with a body punch.
Yuldashev digs a right hand underneath Baba's ribcage. Baba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yuldashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarvar Yuldashev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sarvar Yuldashev 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jab by Yuldashev .#ROC2#
Baba is rocked!
Baba tries to clinch but Yuldashev moves away
and Yuldashev counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Baba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yuldashev shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Baba takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Yuldashev sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Baba bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sarvar Yuldashev !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Halva doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Baba counters by clinching up.
Halva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baba walks away with a smile on his face. Halva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick by Halva misses #CL#
and Baba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Halva is trying to pull guard but Baba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thomas Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neits Halva.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Halva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Halva goes for a takedown attempt but Baba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Baba clinches up with Halva and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baba.
Halva looks winded!
Halva takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baba. #ROC#
Halva is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halva.
Halva is trying to drag Baba to the mat but Baba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baba scores with a hook to the body.
Baba unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Halva! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Baba is unloading with more strikes now! Halva drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Baba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Zhixuan moves out of range as Baba strikes.
Zhixuan keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhixuan lands a glancing blow to the side of Baba's head.
Zhixuan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baba. Zhixuan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zhixuan throws a shot from downtown. Baba moves away and avoids it.
Zhixuan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Tian Zhixuan has been cut.
Zhixuan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhixuan! But no joy.
Baba wants to clinch.#T1##CL#
Baba clinches.
Zhixuan has a couple of punches blocked by Baba.
Zhixuan gets through Baba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhixuan lands a nice uppercut.
Zhixuan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
A short uppercut from Baba.
Baba prevents a body shot from Zhixuan.
Baba can't find room to land a body shot as Zhixuan controls the action.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhixuan swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhixuan misses with a punch to the body.
Baba can't find room to land a body shot as Zhixuan controls the action.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Baba.
Zhixuan tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Zhixuan back against the cage.
Zhixuan misses with the head strike.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhixuan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhixuan gets through Baba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Baba.
Zhixuan misses with a punch to the body.
Zhixuan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
Zhixuan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baba has a couple of punches blocked by Zhixuan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhixuan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Zhixuan.
#T3#
Baba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zhixuan working aggressively here.
Baba scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zhixuan fails to land.
Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Baba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhixuan's elbow.
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baba lands a body punch.
Zhixuan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhixuan misses with some punches.
Zhixuan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhixuan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhixuan takes a shot to the head.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Baba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A hook to the body from Baba.
Zhixuan looks winded!
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhixuan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba misses with the head strike.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Baba.
Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Zhixuan throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
Zhixuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba working aggressively here.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
A body shot lands from Baba.
Baba lands an uppercut.
A short left from Baba.
Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Baba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tian Zhixuan'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##CL#
Baba moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Zhixuan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhixuan.
Baba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhixuan can do to turn this around?
Zhixuan tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Zhixuan gets underhooks to prevent Baba's takedown attempt.
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Baba here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhixuan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Zhixuan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhixuan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Baba.
Baba pushes Zhixuan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhixuan is breathing heavily.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Zhixuan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba cracks Zhixuan with a nice body shot.
Zhixuan prevents a body shot from Baba. #BC#
Baba manages to break the clinch.
#KD#
Baba lands a big uppercut and Zhixuan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zhixuan looks OK. Baba waves Zhixuan back to his feet!
Baba tries to clinch but Zhixuan is having none of it.
Thomas Baba is winning the standup battle so far.
Baba lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Baba clinches up with Zhixuan and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Baba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhixuan.
Baba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baba lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhixuan backwards.
Baba is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
Baba lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Baba.
A right handed body shot lands from Baba.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Baba lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Baba - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Baba.
Baba misses with some punches.
Baba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baba.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Zhixuan misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baba.
Baba lands a left hand.
Baba pushes Zhixuan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baba can't find room to land a body shot as Zhixuan controls the action.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Baba.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhixuan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baba is working Zhixuan over against the cage.
Baba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Baba is trying to drag Zhixuan to the mat but Zhixuan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Zhixuan blocking some punches.
Zhixuan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba lands an uppercut.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas Baba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhixuan misses with a punch to the body.
Baba tries to work over Zhixuan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhixuan can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Baba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tian Zhixuan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baba scores with a jab. Zhixuan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baba tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhixuan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhixuan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baba with a body shot.
Baba lands a right hook to the body.
#KD#
Baba drops Zhixuan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zhixuan looks back up at him and smiles so Baba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Zhixuan is rocked!#CL#
Baba rushes Zhixuan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhixuan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhixuan prevents a body shot from Baba.
Zhixuan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Baba pushes Zhixuan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhixuan has a couple of punches blocked by Baba.
Zhixuan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhixuan tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Baba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhixuan misses with a body punch.
Baba blocks a body shot from Zhixuan.
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
Baba lands with a right to the head.
Baba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhixuans head.
A shot in the inside from Baba.
Zhixuan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhixuan.
Baba prevents a body shot from Zhixuan.
Baba gets through Zhixuan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhixuan is still on wobbly legs! Can Baba finish him?
Baba lands a nice uppercut.
Baba swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhixuan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Zhixuan swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhixuan seems to have recovered his senses.
Baba works on Zhixuan's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Baba.
A short right from Baba on the inside.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhixuan can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Baba is leaning against Zhixuan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baba lands with a short shot to the head.
Baba is working Zhixuan over against the cage.
Baba presses Zhixuan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baba. #T3#
Baba pushes Zhixuan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Baba.
Baba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhixuan.
Baba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhixuan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Baba.
Baba can't find room to land a body shot as Zhixuan controls the action.
Thomas Baba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Baba.
Zhixuan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhixuan prevents a body shot from Baba.
Zhixuan throws a head punch that misses.
Zhixuan struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
#T4#
Zhixuan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhixuan tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
Baba lands a left hand.
Zhixuan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhixuan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhixuan working aggressively here.
Zhixuan throws a head punch that misses.
Zhixuan can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Tian Zhixuan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhixuan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Baba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Baba!
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