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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 12
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Molloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Molloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Molloway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Molloway blocks the elbow strike.
Molloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker is trying to push Molloway away but Molloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baker is trying to push Molloway away but Molloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molloway lands a body punch.
Molloway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baker blocks it with crossed arms.
Baker pushes off an throws an elbow but Molloway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Molloway lands a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Molloway has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Molloway misses with a knee to the head.
Molloway putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Molloway lands a knee to the head.
Molloway tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Molloway with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker wants to break free but Molloway has control.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Molloway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baker gets underhooks to prevent Molloway's takedown attempt.
Molloway keeps control of Baker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baker missing with knees to the body.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but Baker blocks it.
Baker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Molloway tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hax Molloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molloway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Molloway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow.
Molloway trying to land knees to the body.
Molloway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Molloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Baker wants to break free but Molloway has control.
#T2##BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Molloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.#CL#
Molloway gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Molloway has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baker regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molloway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Molloway passes Baker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Molloway 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. #SUB#
Molloway wants to work for an arm triangle but Baker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker pushes Molloway off looking to stand but Molloway dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Molloway is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baker! #SUB#
Molloway looking for a guillotine from mount but Baker is having none of it.
Baker is controlling an arm, preventing Molloway from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Molloway looking for a guillotine from mount but Baker is having none of it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molloway wants to finish this one by submission but Baker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Molloway. #SUB#
Molloway swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hax Molloway!
In his post fight interview, Hax Molloway started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RRFC 16: Borcea vs Nadir
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker tries to bum rush Shelby with a series of wild strikes but Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Shelby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shelby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shelby tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker misses with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Shelby misses
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Shelby .
Shelby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker wants to clinch up but Shelby keeps it at a distance.
Shelby clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker throws a head kick that half lands.
Baker wants to clinch.
Baker tries to clinch up
letting Shelby counter with a right hand. #T1#
Baker dodges the punch combination from Shelby .
Baker swinging wildly here.
We've been told by Shelby 's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baker lands with a good body shot.
Shelby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shelby throws a head kick that misses.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Shelby .
Baker cracks Shelby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shelby misses with a leg kick
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Shelby blocks a head kick by Baker.
Shelby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shelby throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
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 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shelby 's head backwards.
Baker tries to clinch up but Shelby circles away and keeps his distance.
Shelby stalks Baker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baker's face. Baker staggers backwards, shaken.
Shelby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shelby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shelby lands a slapping body shot.
Shelby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Shelby pushes him off.
A head kick by Baker misses
and Shelby counters with a series of strikes. Baker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baker tries to clinch there but Shelby circles away.
Shelby throws a sloppy head kick
and Baker counters with a head kick. That will keep Shelby thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Baker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Shelby is rocked!#T3#
Shelby throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Shelby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shelby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
Jordan Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shelby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shelby .
Baker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shelby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shelby seems to have got his legs back now.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shelby tries to land a front kick but Baker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shelby is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Baker rushes Shelby and presses him up against the cage.
Shelby lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards. #BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Jab, jab by Baker - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker misses with a looping right.
Shelby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Baker
and Shelby counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Baker is rocked!
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Shelby finish him?
Shelby knocks out Baker with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Shelby before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Shelby picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Shelby !
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 14
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker stalks Cardoso and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cardoso's face. Cardoso staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Andres Cardoso has been cut.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Baker connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Cardoso is rocked!
Cardoso throws a leg kick but Baker moved away.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Cardoso is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baker throws a leg kick but Cardoso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baker connects with a jab.
Cardoso is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Cardoso throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cardoso with the counter takedown but Baker avoids it easily.
Cardoso seems to have recovered his senses.
Baker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Baker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cardoso to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cardoso throwing strikes from guard but Baker blocks nicely. #T1#
Cardoso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cardoso pushes down on Baker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cardoso is looking to advance position but Baker won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cardoso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Cardoso winds up and cracks Baker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cardoso is controlling the pace.
Cardoso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Cardoso is taking a breather. Baker 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.
Cardoso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso stalling.
Cardoso is looking to advance position but Baker won't allow it.
Cardoso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cardoso scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Baker pushes Cardoso off, looking to escape but Cardoso dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Baker is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andres Cardoso!
After the fight, Andres Cardoso 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 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Archer forces Baker back against the cage and clinches.
Archer prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Archer.
Archer wants a takedown.
Baker tries for a takedown but Archer manages to get underhooks.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Baker has Archer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Archer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Archer smiles and moves away.
Nice cross by Archer.#CL2#
Archer takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank.
A short left from Archer.
Archer gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Baker jumps guard but Archer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Archer tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker tries to pull guard but Archer won't allow it.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Archer.
Archer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Archer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Archer gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Baker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Archer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
Archer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Archer.
Archer lands a body shot.
Archer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Archer digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Archer as the two fighters clinch.
Archer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Archer - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Baker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer misses with some punches.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Archer.
A shot in the inside from Archer.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Archer.
Archer throws a big uppercut that drops Baker! More strikes from Archer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Baker lies dazed against the cage as Archer celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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